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Agent Payout Calculator

Work out agent payout instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Agent Payout Calculator

Agent payouts run through three stages: the split of gross commission between agent and house, then contractual deductions such as desk fees and chargebacks, then any withholding tax. Only the final figure reaches the agent, and the gap explains most payout disputes.

Formulas

Agent share

Agent share = Gross commission x Split %

Net payout

Net = (Agent share - Deductions) x (1 - Withholding %)

Worked example

With the default values below, Agent Payout Calculator returns Net payout to the agent of $25,200.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Gross commission generated
48,000
Agent's split of gross commission
65
Deductions (fees, chargebacks, desk cost)
3,200
Withholding or advance tax
10

Results

Net payout to the agent
$25,200.00
Agent's share before deductions
$31,200.00
Amount withheld
$2,800.00
Brokerage or house share
$16,800.00

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Agent share
  3. 3Net payout
  4. 4Net payout to the agent= 25,200.00
  5. 5Agent's share before deductions= 31,200.00
  6. 6Amount withheld= 2,800.00
  7. 7Brokerage or house share= 16,800.00

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • This is an estimate for general information and not professional financial, tax or legal advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a typical split?

It varies widely by industry and seniority — 50/50 for new agents, rising to 80/20 or 90/10 for high producers, often with a rising scale through the year.

Are chargebacks deducted from gross or net?

Normally from the agent's share after the split, since the house retains its portion. Check the agency agreement — practice differs.

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