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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.
Agent share
Agent share = Gross commission x Split %
Net payout
Net = (Agent share - Deductions) x (1 - Withholding %)
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.
Normally from the agent's share after the split, since the house retains its portion. Check the agency agreement — practice differs.