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Kapster & Therapist Commission Calculator
Work out kapster commission across three models: percentage, flat per treatment, or tiered — with a take-home estimate. Free, no signup.
A fixed percentage of the revenue the kapster generates. Simplest and most common.
Minimum wage note
If your kapster/therapist is an EMPLOYEE, they must still legally receive at least the regional minimum wage (UMP/UMK) — commission sits on top of that, it doesn't replace it. UMP/UMK differs by region and changes yearly, so check the current figure for your area. This calculator deliberately states no number.
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Three models and their consequences
Percentage
A fixed share of the revenue the kapster generates. Simplest to explain. The weakness: no particular pull toward high-value treatments, since the rate is the same either way.
Flat per treatment
A fixed rate per treatment regardless of price. Fits uniform pricing. Careful if prices vary — kapsters will favour quick, cheap treatments, because pay is counted per head, not per rupiah.
Tiered
The rate rises past thresholds. Pushes toward targets, but the method matters: marginal or flat-highest-tier. The gap can be millions of rupiah, and it's a common source of misunderstanding between owner and kapster.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How is kapster commission calculated?
It depends on the model. Percentage: rate × revenue generated — 10% of Rp20 million is Rp2 million. Flat: rate per treatment × count — Rp15,000 × 120 = Rp1.8 million. Tiered: computed per revenue band with rising rates. This calculator supports all three with a per-tier breakdown.
What's the difference between marginal and flat-highest-tier?
Marginal applies each tier's rate only to revenue inside its band, like progressive tax. Flat-highest applies the reached tier's single rate to all revenue. With tiers 0-10m = 5% and 10-25m = 10%, at Rp20 million: marginal gives (10m × 5%) + (10m × 10%) = Rp1.5 million; flat gives Rp20m × 10% = Rp2 million. Flat also jumps sharply at the threshold. Agree the method up front, in writing.
Does a kapster still need minimum wage?
If they're an employee, yes. They must legally receive at least the regional minimum wage (UMP/UMK), with commission on top — not instead. A commission-only scheme for employees risks employment-law trouble. UMP/UMK varies by region and changes yearly; check your area's current figure.
What commission rate is reasonable?
Practice varies widely and depends on whether a base salary exists, who supplies tools and materials, and who brings the customers. Kapsters on a base salary typically take a lower percentage. More important than a 'fair' number: the scheme must cover salon costs, give the kapster decent stable income, and be simple enough for them to recompute themselves. A scheme they can't verify always breeds suspicion.
How do I work out take-home?
Take-home = base salary (if any) + commission + bonus. This shows it when you fill in the base salary field. Note it excludes BPJS deductions and PPh 21 that apply to employees. For fuller payroll maths, see the separate Salary, THR & Severance calculator.
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