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Commission Calculator
Enter the sale amount and commission rate to get the commission earned and what remains.
Commission
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What you earn on the sale.
| Net to company | — |
|---|---|
| Sale amount | — |
| Commission rate | — |
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How the Commission Calculator Works
A commission is a percentage of a sale paid to the person who made it. Multiply the sale amount by the commission rate to find the payout. This calculator shows the commission and what remains for the business after it is paid.
Commission structures vary — flat rates, tiers that rise with volume, or splits between agents — but they all start from this simple percentage. Enter the sale value and your rate to see exactly what the sale earns.
commission = sale amount × commission rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How is commission calculated?
Multiply the sale amount by the commission rate as a decimal. A 6% commission on a $5,000 sale is 5,000 × 0.06 = $300.
What is a typical commission rate?
It varies enormously by industry — retail might be a few percent, real estate around 5–6% split between agents, and some sales roles run 10% or more. Tiered plans pay a higher rate as targets are passed.
Is commission taken before or after other costs?
This calculator treats commission as a straight percentage of the sale. Real plans may base it on profit, net of returns, or on tiers — adjust the sale amount to match how your plan defines the base.
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