Sales Commission Calculator
Enter the sale amount and your rate — flat or tiered — and see your commission instantly.
Commission breakdown
How to use the commission calculator
- Enter the total sale amount.
- Set your commission rate — the flat percentage you earn.
- For tiered plans, check the box and enter the threshold and the higher rate that kicks in above it.
- Your commission, tier bonus, and effective rate appear instantly.
Commission plan tips
Most sales roles use one of three structures: straight commission (a flat percentage of every sale), tiered commission (the rate jumps once you pass a threshold, which is what the tier option here models), or base salary plus commission. When comparing job offers, always convert the plan to dollars on a realistic sales number — a 10% rate on $200k of expected sales beats a 15% rate on $80k. Watch for caps, clawbacks on cancelled deals, and whether commission is paid on revenue or on profit (margin-based plans pay less on discounted deals). If your plan has multiple tiers, stack them: compute each tier separately and add them up, which is exactly what the tiered mode does. And remember that commission is taxable income, so the number here is pre-tax.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tiered commission?
A tiered plan pays a higher rate once sales pass a threshold. For example, 5% on the first $10,000 and 8% on everything above it. Check the tiered box and enter both rates to model it.
Is commission calculated before or after tax?
Commission is calculated on the sale amount, and the payout itself is taxable income to you. This calculator shows the gross commission before income tax.
What is a typical sales commission rate?
It varies widely: 5–10% is common in many B2B roles, 15–30% in some SaaS and high-margin industries, and real estate often uses splits rather than flat rates. Always check your plan documents.
Does this handle commission caps?
Not directly — if your plan caps payouts, compare the result here against your cap and take the lower number.