Sales Commission Calculator
Work out sales commission earnings under flat rate, tiered marginal or above-threshold structures, plus total earnings including base salary.
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Calculation breakdown
- Flat commission
- $100,000.00 × 5% = $5,000.00
- Tiered commission
- Each dollar of sales is commissioned at the rate of the tier band it falls in (marginal, like tax brackets).
- Threshold commission
- Only sales above $50,000.00 attract commission, at 10%.
Assumptions
- Tiered commission applies marginally: each tier's rate only applies to the portion of sales within that band.
- Threshold commission pays nothing on sales up to the threshold, then the rate on the excess.
- GST, superannuation and tax are not deducted from these figures.
Actual entitlements can depend on your award, enterprise agreement, contract, employment status and individual circumstances.
Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.
How this calculator works
Choose a flat rate, tiered marginal, or above-threshold commission structure and enter your sales figures to estimate the commission earned and total earnings including any base salary, useful for sales reps and employers designing incentive plans.
Frequently asked questions
What is tiered marginal commission?
Like income tax brackets, each portion of sales is commissioned at the rate for that tier, not the whole amount at the top rate.
What is threshold commission?
Commission is only paid on sales above a set threshold, with no commission on sales below it.
Is superannuation payable on commission?
Generally yes — commission is typically ordinary time earnings for super guarantee purposes, though you should confirm with the ATO or your award.
Actual entitlements can depend on your award, enterprise agreement, contract, employment status and individual circumstances.
Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.