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Commission Calculator

Calculate sales commission based on sale amount and commission rate.

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Formula

Commission = Sale Amount × Commission Rate / 100

Multiply the total sale amount by the commission rate percentage.

Worked Example

Sale Amount: $5,000, Commission Rate: 8% Step 1: Commission = 5,000 × 0.08 = $400 Result: $400 commission

What Is Sales Commission?

Sales commission is a performance-based payment calculated as a percentage of the revenue or profit generated by a salesperson. It aligns the interests of the seller with the company by rewarding higher sales with higher earnings. Commission structures vary widely: flat-rate commissions use a single percentage, while tiered structures increase the rate as sales targets are exceeded.

Flat commission: a fixed percentage on all sales, e.g. 10% on every dollar sold
Tiered commission: higher rates kick in after hitting targets, e.g. 8% up to $50K, 12% above
Real estate agents typically earn 5-6% of the sale price, split between buyer and seller agents
Sales commissions are a standard part of compensation in many industries like real estate and tech sales

Understanding commission calculations is important whether you are negotiating a sales role, designing a compensation plan, or evaluating how much a sale is really worth to your team.

You can also calculate changes using our Percentage Calculator, Profit Margin Calculator or Sales Tax Calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a typical commission rate?

Varies by industry: real estate 5-6%, retail 1-3%, SaaS sales 8-15%.

What is a tiered commission?

A structure where the rate increases at higher sales volumes, incentivizing more sales.

How is commission taxed?

Commission is taxable income, typically subject to the same tax rates as regular wages.

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