Free calculator for grooming salon owners
How much can a dog grooming business owner pay themselves?
Many grooming owners groom too. Pay yourself for the dogs you groom, then take owner profit separately, so you can see whether the salon makes money on its own.
The starting numbers are an example for a dog grooming business. Replace them with yours.
Three rules for paying yourself from a dog grooming business
- Pay yourself a groomer's rate for your table time.
- Take owner profit after the month closes and cash is above your safe line.
- Personal taxes come out of what you take. Ask your accountant how much to set aside.
What changes the answer for a dog grooming business
Card payments make every day feel like payday. Rent, commission and supplies take their share at the end of the month. Pay yourself from monthly profit.
The worked example
In the example, the business keeps $25,500. That covers $16,000 for two payrolls, $6,500 of monthly bills and $3,000 due soon. Steady pay comes to $3,200 a month. Anything above $25,500 in the bank is spare.
A common question
Should a grooming salon owner pay themselves commission?
For the dogs you groom, yes, at the same rate as your groomers. Owner profit comes on top, from what the salon earns after everyone is paid.
Know what is safe to take, every week
One Page CFO shows the cash above your safe line every Monday, from your QuickBooks, checked by a CFO.