Commission Calculator
Calculate the commission earned on a sale, including your take-home after any agency or brokerage split.
How commission splits typically work
In real estate and many sales roles, the total commission earned on a deal is often split between the individual agent and their brokerage or agency, according to a pre-agreed percentage. A '70/30 split' commonly means the agent keeps 70% of the commission they generate, with the remainder going to the brokerage for support, marketing, and overhead.
Split percentages often improve over an agent's career as they hit production milestones, which is why it's worth checking your current split rather than assuming a flat rate applies indefinitely.
Commission rates vary by transaction and industry
Real estate commission rates, sales commission structures, and referral fees all vary significantly by market, industry, and negotiated agreement — there's no single standard rate that applies everywhere, and rates are often negotiable between the parties involved.
Some arrangements use tiered commission structures (a higher rate above a certain sales threshold) rather than a single flat percentage — this calculator handles a flat-rate calculation, so tiered structures would need to be calculated in segments.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 70/30 commission split typical?
Split arrangements vary widely by brokerage, industry, and agent experience level — 70/30 is a commonly cited example, but actual splits range broadly and are often negotiable, especially as an agent's production increases.
Does this calculator handle tiered commission structures?
No — this calculates a flat commission rate on the full sale amount. Tiered structures (different rates at different sales thresholds) would need to be calculated separately for each tier.