Simple Commission Calculator
This tool calculates commission for a straightforward percentage-based structure. You can solve for any one of the three values:
- Sales Price: The total value of the sale.
- Commission Rate: The percentage of the sale price that is paid as commission.
- Commission Amount: The actual dollar amount earned as commission.
Commission Amount = Sales Price × (Commission Rate ÷ 100)
Commission Rate = (Commission Amount ÷ Sales Price) × 100
Tiered Commission Calculator
Many sales roles use tiered (progressive) commission structures to incentivize higher performance. In a tiered system, different commission rates apply to different portions of the sales volume.
Example:
- 3% commission on the first $20,000 of sales
- 5% commission on sales above $20,000
Key Options:
- Has a base commission?: Some plans pay a fixed base amount regardless of sales.
- Commission varies with price?: Enable this for true tiered structures. Disable it for a simple flat rate across all sales.
How to Use the Tiered Calculator
- Enter the total Sales Price.
- Choose whether there is a base commission amount.
- Define your commission tiers by clicking "Add Tier" and filling in the From, To, and Rate columns.
- Click "Calculate Tiered Commission" to see the total commission and breakdown by tier.
Important Notes
- Tiered commissions are calculated progressively — only the amount within each tier is multiplied by that tier's rate.
- Always clarify with your employer or client how the tiers are applied (some plans use "cliff" structures instead of progressive tiers).
- Some commission plans also include bonuses, accelerators, or caps — those are not covered in this basic calculator.