Breakeven Calculator
What does your salon need to earn just to open the doors?
Most salon owners don't know their breakeven number. This calculator uses the Contribution Margin method — the same approach used in a full financial audit — to show exactly how much revenue you need each month before a single dollar of profit is made.
Your monthly figures
Average monthly revenue
Total income before any deductions, inc. GST if applicable
$
Variable COGS %
Product costs, commissions, subcontractors, tips — as % of revenue. Exclude wages.
%
Monthly wages & salaries
Total payroll cost inc. super, leave loading and all on-costs
$
Monthly operating expenses
Rent, utilities, insurance, subscriptions, marketing — all fixed overheads
$
Safety margin
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Breakeven
$0
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Monthly breakeven
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Revenue needed to cover all costs
Weekly breakeven
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Monthly ÷ 4.2 weeks
Daily breakeven
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Weekly ÷ 5 trading days
How it's calculated
Monthly revenue
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Less: Variable COGS
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Contribution margin
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Wages & salaries (fixed)
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Operating expenses (fixed)
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Total fixed costs
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Breakeven revenue
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Safety margin
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Breakeven Revenue = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin Ratio
Contribution Margin Ratio = (Revenue − Variable COGS) ÷ Revenue
Safety Margin = Revenue − Breakeven Revenue
Contribution Margin Ratio = (Revenue − Variable COGS) ÷ Revenue
Safety Margin = Revenue − Breakeven Revenue
Demo tool — not financial or legal advice. This calculator is provided for illustrative and educational purposes only. Salon Business by The Keeleys bears no liability for any decisions made based on its output. All figures should be verified against your actual financial records. Seek advice from a qualified accountant before making financial decisions.
How close are you to breakeven right now?
Most salon owners are shocked when they run this for the first time. A full audit shows you the exact number — and the fastest path to a real safety margin.