How is commission taxed in South Africa?

Commission is added to your salary and taxed as normal income at your marginal rate. Commission earners may qualify to deduct certain business expenses.

How do I calculate commission?

Multiply your total sales by your commission rate (%), then add any base salary to get your total earnings.

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Work out your earnings on a commission structure

Commission

Commission earnings

Base salary plus commission on sales

Base Salary (monthly)

Total Sales (this month)

Commission Rate

Threshold (no commission below)

Total monthly earnings

base + commission

R0Commission

Earnings breakdown

Base salaryR0

Commissionable salesR0

Commission earnedR0

✓ Total gross earningsR0

⚠This is gross earnings. To see take-home after tax, enter the total in the salary calculator.

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