Commission Calculator
Calculate your total pay from a base salary plus sales commission, including an optional bonus for hitting a sales target.
Sales needed to trigger a bonus
Total pay
$5,000.00
What Your Result Means
Total pay combines your base salary, commission earned on your sales, and any bonus you qualify for by hitting your sales threshold - giving you your full expected paycheck for the period.
How It Is Calculated
Commission = Sales Amount × Commission Rate
Total Pay = Base Salary + Commission + Bonus (if sales meet threshold)
Worked Example
A $3,000 base salary with $40,000 in sales at a 5% commission rate earns $2,000 in commission for $5,000 total pay - falling short of the $50,000 bonus threshold in this example.
Important Assumptions
- Assumes a flat commission rate on all sales - tiered or graduated commission structures would need to be calculated separately for each tier.
- Leave the bonus fields blank if your compensation plan doesn't include a sales bonus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if my commission structure has multiple tiers?
- This calculator models a flat commission rate. For tiered structures (e.g., 3% up to $20k, 5% above), calculate each tier's portion separately and add them together.
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Methodology
This calculator uses a standard flat-rate commission and threshold bonus formula. See our methodology page for details.
This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, fees, and lender terms may differ. It does not constitute financial advice - consult a qualified financial professional before making financial decisions.