Sales Commission
Calculate the commission earned on a sale from the sale amount and your commission rate. A quick check for reps, agents and anyone paid on results.
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Worked example
Commission: $840.00
How it’s solved
Worked on the example above, step by step — follow along and you can do it on paper next time, no tool required.
- Commission is a percent of the sale amount.
- Sale × rate ÷ 100
$12,000.00 × 7 ÷ 100 = $840.00
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Inputs
- Sale $
12000 - Rate %
7
Frequently asked
How is commission calculated?
Commission = sale amount × rate ÷ 100. A 7% rate on a $12,000 sale earns $840.
Does this include base pay or tiers?
No — it's a flat commission on one sale. Add base salary or tiered rates separately.