About This Commission Calculator

What it does

This calculator estimates sales commission based on your sale amount, commission rate, and optional base pay. It supports common compensation patterns like flat rate, tiered/accelerator rates, and draws so you can see earnings before taxes and deductions—aka, the “how much hits my paycheck” sneak peek (without spreadsheet tears).

Who it’s for

• Sales reps and SDRs/BDRs checking expected payouts

• Managers modeling comp plans and OTE

• Freelancers/affiliates measuring performance

• Anyone asking “what do I actually make on this deal?”

How to use it

1. Enter Sale Amount — total eligible revenue for the deal.

2. Set Commission Rate (%) — your flat rate, or enter tiers if your plan uses accelerators.

3. (Optional) Add Base Pay / Draw — fixed pay or draw against commission.

4. Review Results — commission and total earnings are computed instantly.

Formulas (simple)

• Commission = Sale Amount × (Rate / 100)

• Total Earnings = Base Pay + Commission

Example (flat rate)

• Sale Amount: $12,500

• Rate: 8.5%

• Base Pay: $500

• Commission: 12,500 × 0.085 = $1,062.50

• Total Earnings: $1,562.50

Tiered / Accelerator Example

• Plan: 5% on the first $10,000, 8% above $10,000

• Sale Amount: $18,000

• Commission: (10,000 × 0.05) + (8,000 × 0.08) = 500 + 640 = **$1,140**

• Add any base/draw as needed to see Total Earnings.

Key settings you might need

• Gross vs. Profit-Based: Some plans pay on revenue, others on margin. If profit-based, use your profit figure as the sale amount.

• Caps & Floors: Your plan may cap commission or require a minimum threshold before payouts.

• Clawbacks: Returns, cancellations, or churn can reduce future payouts.

• SPIFFs/Bonuses: One-off incentives—add them to base or as a separate line if your plan allows.

• Draws: If you receive a recoverable draw, subtract prior draw balances from commission for a net view.

Note: This tool estimates pre-tax earnings and doesn’t account for benefits, payroll taxes, or employer-specific rules. Always confirm against your official compensation plan.