Commission Calculator: Earnings on a Sale
Work out the commission earned on a sale, and see how much of the sale value is left once the commission is taken.
Adjust the inputs and select Calculate for a full breakdown.
Compare Common Scenarios
How the numbers shift across typical situations for this calculator:
| Scenario | Commission | Net of commission |
|---|---|---|
| 6% of $350k | 21,000 | 329,000 |
| 3% of $500k | 15,000 | 485,000 |
| 10% of $25k | 2,500 | 22,500 |
| 1.5% of $1.2M | 18,000 | 1,182,000 |
How This Calculator Works
Enter the sale amount and the commission rate. The calculator multiplies the two to find the commission, then subtracts it from the sale to show what remains — useful whether you are the one earning the commission or the one paying it.
The Formula
Percentage of an Amount
Amount is the base value, Percentage is the rate applied to it
Worked Example
On a $350,000 property sale at a 6% commission rate, the commission is $21,000, leaving $329,000 of the sale value. A higher sale price or rate raises the commission in direct proportion.
Key Insight
On large sales such as real estate, a commission rate of a few percent translates into a substantial sum. Because the rate often has room to be negotiated, even half a percentage point can be worth thousands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a sales commission calculated?
Multiply the sale amount by the commission rate and divide by 100. A 6% commission on a $350,000 sale, for example, is $21,000.
Is a commission rate negotiable?
Often, yes — particularly on high-value sales such as real estate. Even a small reduction in the rate is a meaningful amount when the sale price is large.
What does the remaining amount represent?
It is the sale value left after the commission is paid. For a seller, it is the proceeds before other costs; the calculator shows it alongside the commission.
Does this handle tiered commissions?
No. The calculator applies one flat rate. For a tiered structure, calculate each band separately and add the commissions together.
Is commission charged before or after other fees?
It depends on the agreement. This calculator applies the rate to the sale amount you enter, so enter the figure the commission is contractually based on.
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Data Sources & Benchmarks
This calculator draws on 2 independent, dated sources.
Methodology & Review
The commission is the sale amount multiplied by the commission rate; the remaining amount is the sale less the commission. The calculator models a single flat rate, not tiered commission schedules.
Written by Ugo Candido · Last updated May 17, 2026.