We’re proud to share results from past studies that have helped salon owners, professionals, and educators make data-driven decisions.
Costs and Other Aspects of Nursing Education Models: A Multifactorial Comparison of For-Profit and Public/Nonprofit Training Programs (November 2025)
An academic study conducted in partnership with the University of Texas, comparing costs, completion rates, and career outcomes of for-profit vs. nonprofit nursing education programs. This project expands Qnity Institute’s research into other service and care-based industries.
Thank you to the Sponsors of this Study:
Salon P&L Study (2024)
A landmark analysis of salon profitability and financial performance. This study provides industry benchmarks for profit margins, expenses, and owner pay, helping salons understand how they compare to peers and where they can improve.
“Built on real salon financial data — not guesswork.”
Thank you to the Sponsors of this Study:
Salon Chain Compensation Study (2024)
Research focused on salons with 11 or more locations, offering insights into pay structures, performance metrics, and leadership compensation across large, multi-location organizations.
This study was conducted as a private research initiative.
Thank you to the Sponsors of this Study:
Salon Compensation Study (2023)
A comprehensive look at pay structures and earning potential for salons with 1–10 locations. This follow-up to the 2022 study provides benchmarks on wages, benefits, and employment models in smaller independent salons.
Thank you to the Sponsors of this Study:
Salon Compensation Study (2022)
The inaugural study by the Qnity Institute, establishing baseline data on compensation and career paths in the professional beauty industry.