Barber Industry First* Achieving Up To 45% Commission For Full-Time Employees
DAMDEE TOKYO Inc. will introduce an industry-first salary system from April 2026, offering up to 45% commission for full-time employees, aiming to raise the average stylist salary to 800,000 yen.
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DAMDEE TOKYO Inc. (Headquarters: Katsushika-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Kazuki Takahashi), which champions the elevation of status and value creation in the barber industry, will introduce a new salary system starting April 2026 that achieves up to a 45% commission for full-time employees.
Furthermore, with the introduction of this system, the company aims to raise the average stylist salary from the current approximately 650,000 yen to 800,000 yen, seeking to elevate the income standard itself within the barber industry.
This initiative overturns common sense regarding the compensation structure in the traditional barber industry, and as an "industry-first" challenge* realizing high returns while being a full-time employee, it will deliver a strong impact on the industry.
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Ending the dilemma of "Stability vs. Earning"
In the barber industry up to now,
- Full-time employee = stable but low return
- Freelance/Contracting = high return but unstable
This structure has been taken for granted.
DAMDEE questioned this structure itself and presents a new way of working that balances "stability" and "high income."
Under this new system, for stylists who meet certain criteria, a commission return of up to 45% is realized according to their nominated sales.
By doing so, the company provides an environment where one can obtain a high-level compensation while remaining a full-time employee, redefining the income model in the industry.
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Towards an era of 800,000 yen average salary
The essence of this system reform is not simply an "increase in commission."
DAMDEE aims to establish a new standard of an 800,000 yen average stylist salary.
This is a challenge to raise the "average value" itself through reproducible training and evaluation systems, not just for a few top players.
- Current average: approx. 650,000 yen
- Target average: approx. 800,000 yen
This raise is extremely unusual in the barber industry, and serves as a step to permeate society with the recognition that "Barber = a lucrative profession."
Furthermore, with the introduction of this system, the company aims to raise the average stylist salary from the current approximately 650,000 yen to 800,000 yen, seeking to elevate the income standard itself within the barber industry.
This initiative overturns common sense regarding the compensation structure in the traditional barber industry, and as an "industry-first" challenge* realizing high returns while being a full-time employee, it will deliver a strong impact on the industry.
──────────────
Ending the dilemma of "Stability vs. Earning"
In the barber industry up to now,
- Full-time employee = stable but low return
- Freelance/Contracting = high return but unstable
This structure has been taken for granted.
DAMDEE questioned this structure itself and presents a new way of working that balances "stability" and "high income."
Under this new system, for stylists who meet certain criteria, a commission return of up to 45% is realized according to their nominated sales.
By doing so, the company provides an environment where one can obtain a high-level compensation while remaining a full-time employee, redefining the income model in the industry.
──────────────
Towards an era of 800,000 yen average salary
The essence of this system reform is not simply an "increase in commission."
DAMDEE aims to establish a new standard of an 800,000 yen average stylist salary.
This is a challenge to raise the "average value" itself through reproducible training and evaluation systems, not just for a few top players.
- Current average: approx. 650,000 yen
- Target average: approx. 800,000 yen
This raise is extremely unusual in the barber industry, and serves as a step to permeate society with the recognition that "Barber = a lucrative profession."