Sales Commission Calculator
Enter your total sales, commission rate, and any base salary to calculate your commission earned and total pay for the period.
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Enter your sales details to calculate.
How the Sales Commission formula works
A flat-rate commission calculation:
Commission = Sales × (Commission rate / 100) Total pay = Base salary + Commission
Step-by-step calculation
- Multiply total sales by the commission rate (as a decimal) to find commission earned.
- Add any base salary to the commission to find total pay for the period.
Worked example
$45,000 in sales at a 6% commission rate, with a $2,000 base salary: Commission = 45,000 × 0.06 = $2,700. Total pay = 2,000 + 2,700 = $4,700.
Frequently asked questions
Does this handle tiered commission structures?
This calculator uses a single flat rate. For tiered structures (e.g., 5% on the first $20,000, 8% beyond that), calculate each tier's portion separately and add them together.
Is commission typically calculated on gross sales or net sales?
It varies by company policy — some calculate commission on gross sales revenue, while others use net sales after returns, discounts, or costs are factored in. Check your specific compensation plan.