Sales Commission Calculator
A commission is a percentage of what a salesperson sells, sometimes on top of a base salary. Enter the total sold and the rate to work out the commission and the total pay.
Your numbers
Result
- Total pay
- $2,500.00
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Total sales | $50,000.00 |
| Commission (5%) | $2,500.00 |
| Base pay | $0.00 |
| Total pay | $2,500.00 |
How to calculate commission
Multiply the total sold by the commission rate: commission = sales × rate. Selling $50,000 at a 5% rate earns $2,500. If there is a base salary, add it to the commission for the total pay. Flip the numbers to check a rate: commission ÷ sales gives the effective percentage.
Commission structures
Plans vary: commission-only (common for independent reps), base plus commission (the usual retail setup), tiered (the rate rises as targets are hit), and margin-based (paid on profit, not revenue). This calculator covers the straight percentage model with an optional base — the most common by far.
Frequently asked questions
Sources
- Variable compensation — commission structures
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