Commission calculator
Calculator
The calculator needs JavaScript. The tables below give the same numbers for common cases.
How it is worked out
- Commission = sales × rate = $50,000.00 × 0.05 = $2,500.00.
| Inputs | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sales amount: 50000; Commission rate: 5; Base salary: 0 | $50,000.00 in sales at 5% commission earns $2,500.00. |
| Sales amount: 12500; Commission rate: 8; Base salary: 2000 | $12,500.00 in sales at 8% commission earns $1,000.00, $3,000.00 with the base pay. |
| Sales amount: 240000; Commission rate: 2.5; Base salary: 0 | $240,000.00 in sales at 2.5% commission earns $6,000.00. |
How to use it
Commission = sales × rate. $50,000 of sales at 5% earns $2,500; with a $3,000 base pay the total is $5,500. Plans with tiers or caps need each tier calculated separately.
The figures are gross, before tax.
Frequently asked questions
How is commission calculated?
Multiply the sales amount by the commission rate.
What is a tiered commission?
A plan whose rate changes at sales thresholds; calculate each tier on its slice.
Is commission taxed?
Yes, as income; the figure here is gross.
Method: standard arithmetic shown step by step; no outside data is used. Checked 2026-11-12.
Written by Calculators Free Editorial Team · Data checked 2026-11-12
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