How do you calculate commission?

Commission is calculated by multiplying total sales by the commission rate percentage.

What is a typical commission rate?

Commission rates vary widely but commonly range from 1% to 20% depending on the industry.

Commission is usually based on revenue, but some roles calculate it from profit.

The commission calculator helps you quickly calculate earnings based on total sales and commission rate.

It is commonly used for sales roles, affiliate marketing, and business commission structures.

Understanding your commission is essential for tracking performance, setting targets, and estimating income.

Use this calculator to instantly see how much you earn from any level of sales.

The result shows how much you earn based on your sales and commission rate.

Higher sales or higher rates both increase your total commission.

This makes commission-based roles highly scalable based on performance.

Formula: Commission = Sales × (Rate ÷ 100)

This means your earnings are directly proportional to your sales performance.

Example 1:
£10,000 at 5% → £500 commission

Example 2:
£25,000 at 3% → £750 commission

Example 3:
£5,000 at 10% → £500 commission

Multiply sales by the commission rate.

Typically between 1% and 20% depending on industry.

Yes, but most roles use revenue.