{"id":17897,"date":"2026-02-09T12:46:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.altegio.cloud\/?p=17897"},"modified":"2026-02-08T13:03:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T13:03:48","slug":"commission-payroll-rules-tiers-daily-calculation-settlements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alteg.io\/en\/blog\/commission-payroll-rules-tiers-daily-calculation-settlements\/","title":{"rendered":"Commission\u2011based payroll \u2014 rules, tiers, daily calculation, settlements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Commission payroll in Altegio is designed for appointment\u2011based teams where revenue can vary by service, staff member, day, or location. Configure rules once, calculate commissions automatically, and close payroll in minutes\u2014while preserving a complete audit trail and dispute\u2011ready detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calculate commissions automatically based on services and\/or products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tier commissions by turnover, profit, or quantity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay by day or shift using daily accruals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close payroll quickly with structured settlements and finance entries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Key references:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861402428701-payroll-module\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Payroll module<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4867576264989-daily-calculation\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Daily calculation<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861662277661-settlements\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Settlements<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861531490205-creating-new-calculation-criteria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Calculation criteria<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product overview: <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/en\/calculation-of-salaries\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Calculation of salaries<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What \u201ccommission\u2011based payroll\u201d means in Altegio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A commission plan is a set of rules (criteria \u2192 rules \u2192 charts) that converts completed work into pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Criteria: Define the metric and scope that trigger different rates (turnover, profit, or quantity; by individual or by location; services and\/or products; include\/exclude discounts and payments via bonuses\/gift cards; period = day or month). See <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861531490205-creating-new-calculation-criteria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Calculation criteria<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rules and charts: Flexible, employee\u2011linked configuration that applies the right rate automatically; supports bonuses\/penalties and priority payments. See <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861402428701-payroll-module\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Payroll module<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Source data: Only bookings with the Arrived status are included in payroll settlements; each accrual is drill\u2011downable to the underlying services\/products. See <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861662277661-settlements\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Settlements<\/mark><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4867576264989-daily-calculation\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Daily calculation<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical setup workflow (rules \u2192 daily \u2192 settlements)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define calculation criteria and tiers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose WHAT to base commissions on (turnover, profit, or quantity), FOR WHOM (individual or location), and FOR WHAT (services\/products). Optionally include client discounts and non\u2011cash instruments (bonuses, gift cards). Configure thresholds for tiered rates. Reference: <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861531490205-creating-new-calculation-criteria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Calculation criteria<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Configure rules\/charts and link to staff<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build calculation charts and link them to employees. Add bonuses, penalties, or priority payments if needed. Reference: <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861402428701-payroll-module\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Payroll module<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run daily accruals (optional but ideal for shift\/day pay)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accrue salary by employee per day\/shift. Use drill\u2011downs to see every service rendered and item sold; resolve disputes with itemized proof. Reference: <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4867576264989-daily-calculation\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Daily calculation<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generate payroll sheets and pay<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create payroll sheets for a period; color indicators highlight discrepancies (e.g., changed rules or deleted items). When paying, the system posts to Finance with the correct context. Only Arrived bookings count toward payroll. Reference: <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861662277661-settlements\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Settlements<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to configure what (at a glance)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Admin task<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reference<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Define metrics, thresholds, inclusions (discounts, bonuses\/gift cards)<\/td><td>Payroll \u2192 Calculation criteria<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861531490205-creating-new-calculation-criteria\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Calculation criteria<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build rules, charts; link to staff; bonuses\/penalties<\/td><td>Payroll module<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861402428701-payroll-module\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Payroll module<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per\u2011day\/shift accruals with drill\u2011downs<\/td><td>Payroll \u2192 Daily calculation<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4867576264989-daily-calculation\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Daily calculation<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Period close, discrepancy checks, payment posting<\/td><td>Payroll \u2192 Settlements<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861662277661-settlements\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Settlements<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design patterns for commission tiers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turnover tiers: Example\u201420% up to $X, 25% for the amount exceeding $X, 30% above $Y.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profit\u2011based tiers: Reward high\u2011margin work by basing tiers on profit rather than revenue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantity tiers: Pay higher rates after N services (e.g., after 40 haircuts\/month).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixed scope: Apply different criteria to services vs products, or individual vs location targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusion logic: Decide whether client discounts or payments via bonuses\/gift cards affect tier thresholds (enable\/disable in criteria).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily calculation for shift\/day pay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily accruals are purpose\u2011built for teams paid by shift\/day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One\u2011click accruals for all or selected employees; itemized lists of services\/products per day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clickable accrual amounts open the detailed breakdown; settlement links jump straight to the payroll sheet. See <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4867576264989-daily-calculation\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Daily calculation<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Settlements, payouts, and audit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build payroll sheets by employee and period; red\/yellow markers flag deleted items or rule changes before payout. Only Arrived bookings are counted. See <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861662277661-settlements\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Settlements<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you pay, Altegio creates the financial transaction with the correct employee, account, and timestamp; all operations remain visible in Finance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full settlement history is stored to eliminate duplicate payments and resolve disagreements. See product overview: <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/en\/calculation-of-salaries\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Calculation of salaries<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time\u2011to\u2011close and performance notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close payroll in minutes: calculating salaries for 15 employees typically takes about 15 minutes when rules are configured. See <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/en\/calculation-of-salaries\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Calculation of salaries<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charts auto\u2011link to employees; no rework each month. See <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861402428701-payroll-module\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Payroll module<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best\u2011practice checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with criteria: pick the business metric (turnover\/profit\/quantity) that matches your objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep tiers few and meaningful; align with role seniority or service mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use daily accruals for shift\u2011based teams; settle weekly\/biweekly for cash\u2011flow predictability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock rule changes before period end; investigate yellow\/red indicators before paying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include\/exclude discounts and non\u2011cash instruments consistently across locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do service\u2011based commissions work?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Build criteria that apply only to services (exclude products), choose turnover\/profit\/quantity, set thresholds, then attach rules\/charts to employees. References: <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861531490205-creating-new-calculation-criteria\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Calculation criteria<\/mark><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861402428701-payroll-module\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Payroll module<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Can I pay by shift\/day?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Yes. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4867576264989-daily-calculation\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Daily calculation<\/mark><\/a> to accrue per day, then finalize in <a href=\"https:\/\/alteg.io\/support\/en\/knowledge-base\/4861662277661-settlements\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffcb00\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Settlements<\/mark><\/a>. Daily accruals show itemized services\/products and link into the payroll sheet for payment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Commission payroll in Altegio is designed for appointment\u2011based teams where revenue can vary by service, staff member, day, or location. Configure rules once, calculate commissions automatically, and close payroll in minutes\u2014while preserving a complete audit trail and dispute\u2011ready detail. 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