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Sales Commission Calculator

Calculate commission with an optional bonus rate above quota.

About this calculator

Calculate sales commission with a base rate, a quota and a higher rate on sales above the quota.

Formula

Commission = sales up to quota × base rate + sales above quota × bonus rate.

Example

On sales of 80,000 with a 50,000 quota, 5% below and 8% above, commission is 2,500 + 2,400 = 4,900.

Common questions

Is commission paid on revenue or profit?

Plans differ. This calculator uses sales revenue; check your agreement if yours is based on profit.

What is an accelerator?

A higher commission rate that applies once sales pass the quota.

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