Sales Commission Calculator
Calculate sales commission with flat rate or tiered structure.
See total commission earned and effective commission rate.
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Total Commission
Sales Commission is compensation based on sales performance.
Flat rate:
Commission = Sales Amount × Commission Rate
Tiered structure applies different rates to different sales brackets (like income tax brackets). For example:
- First $50,000: 5%
- $50,001–$100,000: 8%
- Above $100,000: 12%
Common commission structures:
- Flat rate: Same percentage on all sales (simplest)
- Tiered/graduated: Higher rates for higher sales
- Base + commission: Fixed salary plus variable commission
- Draw against commission: Advance against future earnings
Typical commission rates by industry:
- Retail: 1–3%
- Real estate: 2.5–3% (per side)
- Insurance: 5–15%
- SaaS/Software: 8–15%
- Pharmaceutical: 3–10%
Example: $150,000 in sales at tiered rates above:
- $50,000 × 5% = $2,500
- $50,000 × 8% = $4,000
- $50,000 × 12% = $6,000
- Total: $12,500 (effective rate: 8.3%)