Pay plans for auto repair shops is often a hot topic in the automotive aftermarket. According to the 2023 Ratchet+Wrench Industry Survey Report, there are five key plans auto repair shop owners use.
Here’s a breakdown of how independent repair shop owners structure and pay their teams.
- Flat rate: 23%
- Salary: 10%
- Hourly: 28%
- Hourly plus commission: 23%
- Salary plus commission: 6%
- Other: 12%
Interested in learning more about technician pay plans? Read "The SOP: What’s the Best and Most Effective Pay Plan for Technicians?" or listen to "Deconstructing Technician Pay Plans" on Ratchet+Wrench Radio.
