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Sales Commission Calculator

Calculate sales commissions based on quota, attainment and commission structure.

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Revenue closed in the period.

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Base commission percentage.

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Target quota for the period.

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Higher rate applied to sales above quota.

Formula

Base Commission = min(Sales, Quota) × Rate Accelerator = max(Sales − Quota, 0) × Accelerator Rate Total = Base + Accelerator

Most sales comp plans pay a base rate up to quota and an accelerated rate on anything above.

Total Commission
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Base commission
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Accelerator payout
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Quota attainment
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Amount over quota
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Frequently asked questions

What is a typical commission rate?

SaaS AEs: 10-15% of ACV. SDRs: often a flat bonus per qualified meeting. Enterprise: 5-8% on larger deals.

What are accelerators?

Higher commission rates that kick in after hitting quota. Typically 1.5-3x the base rate. Designed to reward overperformance.

OTE vs base salary?

OTE (On-Target Earnings) = base salary + expected commission at 100% quota. A 50/50 split is common in SaaS.

How do clawbacks work?

If a customer churns within a set period (usually 3-12 months), the commission is partially or fully returned.