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Roofing sales commission calculator

Figure a sales rep’s commission from the job price and commission rate.

For roofing companies and sales reps: enter the job price and the commission rate to see the commission earned on the sale.

Job price ($) Commission rate (%) Roofing sales commissions often run 5–10% of price, or a share of profit.

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Some plans pay on gross profit, not price — adjust to match your comp structure.

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How roofing commissions work

Roofing sales pay is usually a percentage of the job price (often 5–10%) or a share of the gross profit (which rewards protecting margin). Profit-based plans discourage discounting to close. This tool figures a simple price-based commission; for profit-based plans, price the job first with the markup & margin calculator.

Cost ranges reflect 2026 U.S. installed prices (BLS producer/labor data, Remodeling Cost vs. Value, and manufacturer pricing). Your real price depends on your roof, region, and pro — see the full cost guide.

FAQ

Roofing Commission Calculator questions

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What is a typical roofing sales commission?

Commonly 5–10% of the job price, or 20–50% of the gross profit on the job. Rates vary with whether the rep also self-generates leads.

Should commission be on price or profit?

Profit-based commission aligns the rep with the company — it discourages discounting to win a deal, since cutting price cuts their pay too. Price-based is simpler but can erode margin.

Do reps earn more on self-generated leads?

Often yes. Many companies pay a higher rate on leads the rep sources themselves versus company-provided leads, to reward prospecting.

How do I protect margin with commissions?

Tie pay to gross profit, set a floor price reps can’t go below without approval, and price every job to a target margin first. See the margin calculator.

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