Commission Calculator
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How Commission Is Calculated
Commission is most commonly a straight percentage of the sale price: sale amount × commission rate. Some arrangements add a flat fee on top of (or instead of) the percentage, such as a real estate brokerage transaction fee or a flat listing charge. This calculator adds any flat fee to the percentage-based commission to get the total commission generated by the sale, then applies your split to show what you actually take home versus what a brokerage, agency, or partner keeps.
Understanding the Split
In many sales roles — real estate agents working under a broker, for example — the total commission isn't the same as personal take-home pay. A "split" (commonly 50/50, 70/30, or 100% for agents on a flat desk-fee plan) divides the commission between the salesperson and the brokerage or company. Set the split to 100% if you keep the entire commission yourself, such as for a freelance sale or direct commission-only job.
Related Calculators
If you're estimating take-home pay after commission along with taxes and deductions, try the salary calculator or the take-home paycheck calculator. Real estate agents estimating proceeds on a home sale may also find the real estate calculator useful for the buyer or seller side of the transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate commission on a sale?
Multiply the sale amount by the commission rate (as a decimal). For example, a $10,000 sale at a 6% commission rate earns $600 in commission. If there's also a flat fee, add it to that percentage-based amount to get the total commission generated by the sale.
What does the commission split mean?
The split is the percentage of the total commission that you personally keep, with the rest going to a broker, agency, or company. For example, a real estate agent on a 70/30 split with their broker would enter 70 to see their actual take-home commission rather than the full amount the sale generated.