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Commission Calculator

Calculate sales commissions with different structures and rates

Commission Details
Enter sales and commission information
Typical Commission Rates by Industry
Real Estate:5-6%
Insurance:10-15%
Retail:2-8%
Software/SaaS:10-20%
Financial Services:1-3%
Commission Results
Your earnings breakdown

Total Sales

$10,000.00

Commission Earned

$1,000.00

Effective Commission Rate10.00%
Monthly & Annual Projection
Commission This Period$1,000.00
Projected Monthly$4,000.00
Projected Annual$52,000.00
Understanding Sales Commissions

Types of Commission Structures

Straight Commission

100% commission, no base salary

Salary Plus Commission

Fixed base plus variable commission

Tiered Commission

Higher rates as sales targets increase

Maximizing Commission Earnings

  • Focus on high-value products or services
  • Build strong relationships with clients for repeat business
  • Understand your commission structure thoroughly
  • Track your sales metrics and identify patterns
  • Time large deals strategically within commission periods
  • Negotiate commission rates based on performance history

Common Commission Terms

  • Draw: Advance against future commissions
  • Quota: Minimum sales target to meet
  • Accelerator: Higher commission rate after hitting targets
  • Clawback: Commission reversal if deal falls through
  • Override: Commission on team or subordinate sales