# What's a Guaranteed Base Salary Plus Commission Called?

> The answer is a guarantee — the industry term for a guaranteed base salary combined with commission on top.

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Last updated: 2026-08-11

**The answer is a guarantee. That's the industry term for a pay setup combining a guaranteed base salary with commission on top.**

"Percentage plan," "upsell plan," and "default plan" aren't real terms for this arrangement — they're just plausible-sounding distractors. Guarantee is the actual term barbers and shop owners use for this specific pay structure.

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