Commission Tracking
Transparent earnings, automatic calculations
Configure commission structures for every artist and automatically calculate payouts. Handle tiered rates, product sales bonuses, and tip distribution with complete transparency.
- Set flat rates, percentages, or tiered structures with different rates for services vs. products
- Reward performance with tiered rates: 50% up to $5K, 55% from $5K-$10K, 60% above $10K
- Incentivize retail with separate commission rates for aftercare products and merchandise
- Tips flow directly to artists with full transparency and optional tip pooling for support staff
- Generate detailed payout statements showing every transaction, commission calculation, and tip
- Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly pay periods with automatic report generation
Feature Specifications
How Studios Use This
Real-world applications that drive results
Performance-Based Tiers
New artists start at 45%, increase to 50% after $10K, and reach 55% after $25K in sales.
Booth Rental Model
Deduct fixed weekly booth rent ($300) from artist sales. Artists keep 100% of remaining revenue.
Guest Artist Splits
Set up temporary commission rates for guest artists (typically 30-40% to the studio).
Product Incentives
Artists earn 20% commission on aftercare products they recommend, encouraging sales.
Why Studios Love Commission Tracking
- Eliminate payout calculation errors
- Create transparent artist relationships
- Incentivize performance with tiers
- Track tips accurately
- Generate tax-ready reports
- Support multiple compensation models
“Commission calculations run on real production volume: $1.25M processed across 2,426 transactions over 34 months at a live New York studio — payouts computed automatically, not in spreadsheets.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Commission Tracking
Can each artist have different commission rates?
Yes! Each artist can have completely unique commission structures based on their agreement—percentages, tiers, booth rent, or any combination.
How are tips handled?
By default, tips go 100% to the artist who provided the service. You can configure tip pooling for front desk or apprentices if desired.
What about chargebacks or refunds?
Refunds automatically adjust commission calculations. You can configure whether chargebacks deduct from artist payouts or are absorbed by the studio.
Can artists see their real-time earnings?
Yes! Artists have a dashboard showing current pay period earnings, historical payouts, and pending transactions.
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