Commission Calculator
Calculate simple or tiered commissions instantly. Build custom brackets, apply presets, track quota, and project annual earnings.
Simple
Comm.
Tiered
Comm.
Annual
Est.
📋 Simple Commission
Flat rate — percent or fixed amount
Commission Earned
$1,250
5.0% of $25,000
GROSS COMM.
$1,250
AFTER TAX
$938
TAX DEDUCTED
$313
EFF. RATE
5.0%
🎯 Tiered Commission
Custom brackets with dynamic rates
| From ($) | To ($) | Rate | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracket | Rate | Taxable | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $20,000 | 5% | $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 – $60,000 | 8% | $40,000 | $3,200 |
| $60,000 – ∞ | 12% | $15,000 | $1,800 |
| Base | — | — | $0 |
Total Commission
$6,000
Gross: $6,000 · Tax: $1,500 · Net: $4,500
🏆 Annual Projection & Quota Tracker
On track — $12,000 to go
$4,000
Monthly Base
$1,900
Monthly Comm.
$5,900
Monthly Total
$70,800
Annual Estimate
$12,000
To Quota
76.0%
Attainment
📊 Commission at Various Sales Levels
How Commission Calculators Work
A commission calculator helps salespeople, freelancers, real estate agents, and business owners instantly work out earnings from sales. Commission structures range from a simple flat percentage to complex tiered systems that reward pushing past quota. Pair this with our salary calculator to see a full paycheck picture, or our income tax calculator to estimate what you'll actually keep.
Commission Structure Formulas
Simple: Commission = Sales × Rate% (or a flat $ amount)Tiered: Total = Base + Σ (taxable amount in each tier × that tier's rate)📈
Straight Commission
Earn a fixed % of every sale. High risk, high reward — common in real estate and direct sales.
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Tiered Commission
Higher rates kick in at higher sales levels. Motivates pushing past quota to reach richer brackets.
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Base + Commission
A guaranteed base salary plus commission on top. Provides stability while still incentivizing performance.
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Quota-Based Bonus
Commission rate increases only after hitting a sales quota — an all-or-nothing acceleration above the threshold.
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