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Commission Calculator

Calculate commission from a sale amount and rate.

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Result
Commission
$1,000.00
Amount after commission
$19,000.00

About the Commission Calculator

Work out commission in seconds. Enter the sale amount and the commission rate to see the commission earned and the amount left after commission. It's handy for sales reps checking a paycheck, agents estimating a deal, and anyone quoting a percentage-based fee.

How to use the Commission Calculator

  1. 1Enter your sale amount and commission rate.
  2. 2Read the result instantly — it recalculates as you type.
  3. 3Adjust the numbers to model different scenarios.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate commission?

Multiply the sale amount by the commission rate (as a decimal). For a 5% commission on $20,000, that's $1,000.

What's a typical commission rate?

It varies widely — retail sales might be 2–10%, real estate around 5–6% split between agents, and some roles use tiered rates.

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