Commission Calculator — Find Commission Amount, Sales Target & Rate
Calculate commission amounts, required sales targets, or implied rates. Free, runs in your browser — no account needed.
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How Commission Works
A commission is a percentage of a sale price paid to the person who facilitated the sale — an agent, salesperson, broker, or advertiser. The fundamental formula is:
Commission = Sale Price × Commission Rate
For multiple sales: Commission = Total Sales × Rate. Commission can also be fixed (a flat fee regardless of sale price), but percentage-based structures dominate because they scale incentives with value.
Common commission structures
- Straight commission — 100% of earnings come from commission. High risk, high reward.
- Base + commission — a guaranteed salary plus a commission on top. Most common in B2B sales.
- Tiered commission — the rate increases as sales volume grows. Rewards top performers disproportionately.
- Draw against commission — an advance on future commissions, repaid out of earned commission.
- Residual commission — ongoing payments for recurring contracts (common in insurance and SaaS).
Related: Freelance Rate Calculator to build your full hourly rate including overhead and tax, or Profit Margin Calculator to check margin on each sale.
Typical commission rates by industry
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Commission Calculator free?
Yes — completely free. No account and no data sent to a server.
Does it store my data anywhere?
No. All calculations happen in your browser. Nothing is transmitted to any server.
Do I need an account?
No account, no login, and no signup required.
What is the difference between tiered and flat commission?
Flat commission applies the same rate to every sale regardless of volume. Tiered commission increases the rate as sales volume grows — for example, 5% on the first $50k and 8% on everything above. Tiered structures reward high performers disproportionately.
What is a draw against commission?
A draw is an advance on future commission earnings. The rep receives a guaranteed minimum payment upfront, then repays it from commission earned later. It provides income stability for new sales staff while maintaining commission-based incentives.