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Kenya Sales Commission Calculator

Use this sales commission calculator Kenya for either a flat-rate plan (one percentage on all sales) or a tiered plan (higher rate after a threshold).

Calculator
Result
Commission KES 8,500.00
Total salesKES 250,000.00
Base rate3%
Above threshold rate5%
Commission earnedKES 8,500.00
Effective rate3.40%

Tiered plans reward sellers for exceeding target. Set threshold to 0 for a flat plan.

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Designing commission plans that work

Three rules: keep it simple, pay quickly (monthly is ideal), and make sure the effective rate on excellent performance is genuinely motivating (8-12% on the marginal shilling is a common sweet spot).

Veira POS can attribute every sale to the staff member who closed it, so commission is calculated automatically.

Worked examples

Sales of KES 250k · 3% base · 5% over 200k
  • 200,000 × 3% = 6,000 + 50,000 × 5% = 2,500
  • Commission = KES 8,500 · Effective rate 3.4%

Frequently asked questions

Is commission taxable?
Yes. It is part of gross pay and subject to PAYE, SHIF, NSSF and AHL.
Should commission count for NSSF?
Yes, if it is part of pensionable pay under your contract.
Can I cap commission?
Yes. Many SMEs cap at 1.5× base salary to control payroll volatility.
How often should commissions pay?
Monthly with payroll is best practice. Quarterly weakens the motivational effect.
Does Veira attribute sales?
Yes. Every Veira POS sale is tagged to a staff member.

Business reviews

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Jane M.
Verified business

Finally a tool that gets Kenyan tax rules right. Zero KRA rejections since using this.

5/10/2024
Noor A.
Verified business

Accurate and saves me hours every month. The breakdown is clear and my staff finally understand their deductions.

5/20/2024
Ahmed H.
Verified business

Exactly what I needed. Calculated costs before ordering and saved a fortune on import duties.

5/15/2024
David K.
Verified business

Very helpful. Only thing missing is export to CSV but overall excellent.

5/5/2024

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