Commission Calculator
Enter your sales, commission rate and base pay to see total earnings for the period.
Your details
Enter a quota floor if commission starts after a target.
Results update as you type.
$4,250.00
Commission earned
- Commissionable sales
- $85,000
- Base pay
- $0.00
- Total earnings
- $4,250.00
- Less draw already paid
- − $0.00
- Remaining payout
- $4,250.00
- Effective rate on total sales
- 5%
How this calculator works
- 1Any quota floor is subtracted from sales to find commissionable revenue.
- 2The commission rate is applied to that amount.
- 3Base pay is added and any draw already advanced is subtracted.
Formula
Commission = (Sales − Quota floor) × Rate ÷ 100
Worked example
- $85,000 in sales with a 5% rate and no quota floor.
- Commission is $4,250 for the period.
- With $2,000 base pay, total earnings are $6,250.
What we assume
- A single flat rate is used; tiered or accelerator plans need separate tiers.
- Amounts are gross and commission is usually treated as supplemental wages for withholding.
Frequently asked questions
What is a recoverable draw?
An advance against future commission. If you earn less than the draw, the shortfall is typically carried forward against later commissions.
How do I handle tiered commission?
Run each tier separately with its own rate and threshold, then add the results.
Is commission taxed differently?
It is usually withheld as supplemental wages, similar to a bonus, but taxed as ordinary income overall.
Results are estimates based on the information you provide and may differ from your actual paycheck. This calculator is for informational and planning purposes and is not tax, payroll, legal, or financial advice.