Deal Commission Split Calculator

Allocate cash commission and quota credit across every participant, with separate 100% validation.

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Allocate the deal

Split the cash commission and quota credit independently, then validate both totals.

Enter 0 to use deal value × commission rate.

Participants

Each percentage column must add to exactly 100%.

Participant payout and credit

ParticipantCash splitCash commissionQuota creditCredited revenue
Account Executive60%$15,00070%$175,000
SDR15%$3,75010%$25,000
Sales Engineer15%$3,75010%$25,000
Channel partner10%$2,50010%$25,000
Overlay0%$00%$0

How to split deal commission

First calculate the cash commission pool. Then allocate that pool by cash split. A fixed pool override replaces the commission-rate calculation when the plan assigns a specific dollar amount to the deal.

Commission pool = deal value × commission rate
Participant cash commission = commission pool × cash split

How quota credit differs from cash commission

Quota credit is the amount of deal value applied to a participant's quota. It can use a different percentage from the cash split. For example, an AE might receive most of the quota credit while an SDR and sales engineer share more of the cash pool under role-specific incentives.

Participant credited revenue = deal value × quota-credit percentage

Why the calculator validates 100%

Each column is a complete allocation. A total below 100% leaves part of the pool or deal unassigned. A total above 100% pays or credits more than the entered whole. The calculator reports the exact unallocated or overallocated percentage before the split is exported.

Document the rules behind the split

A correct percentage does not resolve every plan question. The signed compensation plan should define who sourced the opportunity, when a deal is credited, how channel influence is treated, what happens after cancellation, and whether overlays receive additive credit. Use the PDF or CSV as a calculation record, not as a replacement for those definitions.

For the broader pay decision, the Account Executive Salary guide explains how credited revenue, target commission, quota, and OTE connect.

Common questions about commission splits

How do you calculate a deal commission split?

Calculate the total commission pool from deal value times the commission rate, unless a fixed pool override applies. Multiply that pool by each participant's cash-split percentage. Calculate quota credit separately from deal value.

Do cash commission and quota credit have to use the same split?

No. They answer different questions. Cash split divides the commission pool, while quota credit assigns booked revenue toward participant quotas. This calculator validates each column independently.

Why must both allocation columns total 100%?

A 100% total provides a complete, auditable allocation in this model. Totals below 100% leave value unassigned; totals above 100% create duplicate allocation. If a plan intentionally grants overlay credit above 100%, document that outside this strict allocation model.

What is a commission pool override?

It is a fixed cash amount to divide instead of deal value multiplied by the base commission rate. Enter zero when the pool should be calculated from the deal.

Can I add roles beyond AE, SDR, SE, channel, and overlay?

Yes. Rename, remove, or add participants. The calculations and 100% validation update immediately.

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