Sales Commission Calculator
Make a commission plan’s tier interpretation explicit. Compare progressive bands with a whole-value tier, then apply an above-quota accelerator, a cap and your split. Every effective band appears in the breakdown.
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How the calculation works
Progressive commission sums sales in each band × its rate. Whole-value commission selects the rate at total sales. Only sales above quota receive the accelerator. Commission = min(earned, optional cap) × split. Base salary is added afterward.
Worked example
For $150,000 sales at a 5% rate, with a $100,000 accelerator threshold and 1.5× above it, commission is $5,000 + $3,750 = $8,750 before a cap or split.
Assumptions and limitations
Tier limits are inclusive upper bounds; the final rate continues above its final bound. Whole-value tier selection and marginal acceleration are separate. A zero cap or quota disables that feature. Base salary must describe the same period as sales.
Match the employer’s written plan before relying on the result. This model excludes chargebacks, returns, different product categories, draws, guarantees and tax withholding.
Sources and editorial responsibility
Maintained by Renvoro Pty Ltd. Sources inform the methods and assumptions shown here; outputs have the limitations described on this page.
Method reviewed 2026-10-11. Calculation standards · Report an issue