I pay my aestheticians 2 ways, one is a flat 30% for procedures and the other is $14/hr + 15% commission. Both receive 10% for products. You are getting paid at really no profit to your employer. I have a medical spa and must pay overhead for that room, all supplies, training classes, marketing, and of course liability. Since you are getting paid more than average, it may be worthwhile for you to have the freedom of marketing yourself. If you take a pay cut and they market, you will be stuck with how they market which may not be best for you. Also, give a complementary treatment to the employees as this will be your best marketing!

Hi Cheryl - I hope my information here helps you as I was raised with Salons and have owned four (4) Day Spa locations. The other posting is correct; 50% is high considering they are supplying everything for you. Normally in a Salon they want to rent the room for in todays market Business Owners want to see the incentives of having you on board. I personally avoid Rental for Renters tend to be isolated, they do want to market themselves at times, but they do not understand that Rental means self sufficient. I personally pay Commission for my staff has no desire to self promote. When they complain about being slow I kindly suggest they get out there and market themselves for everything: sheets, products, laundry facility, etc is provided for them and they are at will Contractors. I pay 40% on all the Services as well as 15% on retail, which is 5% above industry standards. I hope this helps, for it is really up to you to decide if you want to build a personal Skin Care practice or be an employee. Best of luck to you!