What Is the Commission Report?
The Shopify Commission Report brings sales figures and commission amounts into one view. It is designed for merchants who need to review commission-related activity alongside the sales recorded for a selected period.
Using Date, Order Name, Order Count, Gross Sales, Net Sales, Shipping, Total Sales, and Commission, you can examine order-level identifiers and sales amounts without switching between separate summaries. The exact commission calculation or rate is not specified in the report brief, so confirm the calculation configured for your business before using amounts for settlement.
Use the report to prepare a review for a sales team, partner, affiliate, vendor, or another commission recipient. It shows a commission amount but does not, by itself, establish who earned it or whether it has been paid.
Report Overview
- Period
- Choose the dates relevant to your commission review.
- Included data
- Date, Order Name, Order Count, Gross Sales, Net Sales, Shipping, Total Sales, and Commission.
- Best for
- Reviewing commission figures alongside the underlying Shopify sales amounts.
- Export
- Download a report in Excel, CSV, TXT, or PDF.
- Delivery
- Save the report and schedule email delivery daily, weekly, or monthly.
What Can You Learn from Commission and Sales Data?
1. Which periods generate the largest commissions
Compare Commission amounts across dates to identify busier periods for commission review. Consider sales figures beside them rather than judging commission in isolation.
Example: Hypothetical: A weekend shows a higher commission amount than the preceding weekday.
What you can do: Use the date range to check whether the difference follows the volume or value of orders.
2. How commission relates to recorded sales
Read Commission alongside Net Sales and Total Sales to see the relationship between commission amounts and the sales totals shown. This does not reveal the underlying commission rate unless its rules are known.
Example: Hypothetical: Two dates have similar total sales but different commission amounts.
What you can do: Check the commission configuration and any eligible-sale rules before approving the figures.
3. Which orders need review
Use Order Name to trace entries with unusual commission amounts back to their order references. This supports validation before sharing a commission summary.
Example: Hypothetical: An order shows a larger commission amount than expected.
What you can do: Review that order and the applicable commission rule.
4. Whether shipping affects interpretation
Look at Shipping separately from Total Sales when evaluating the base on which commission might be calculated. The provided fields do not confirm whether shipping is commissionable.
Example: Hypothetical: An order has a high shipping charge relative to its sales value.
What you can do: Confirm whether shipping should be excluded from commission calculations.
What Should You Check First in This Report?
Start with the fields that most directly affect a commission review:
- Commission: Verify the amount and the calculation method before using it as an amount owed.
- Net Sales and Total Sales: Confirm which sales figure is the intended basis for the commission policy.
- Order Count and Order Name: Use the count for a volume check and names to inspect individual orders.
- Date and Shipping: Confirm the covered period and whether shipping is included in the policy.
When Should You Use This Report?
| When to Use It | How It Helps |
|---|---|
| Reviewing commission against sales for a period | Checks commission amounts against recorded sales over a chosen date range. |
| Checking sales and commission before a team review | Reviews the sales and commission figures before sharing a summary. |
| Validating commission figures before recipient attribution | Checks reported commission against sales activity; recipient attribution must be handled separately if not configured. |
| Preparing commission records for payment review | Exports a snapshot for review before making payment decisions. |
| Investigating a commission entry by order | Uses order names to investigate entries that need clarification. |
How to Create This Report in Data Export
The premade Commission Report includes the listed fields so you can begin with a ready-made view.
- Open Data Export and find the premade Commission Report.
- Open it and review the Date, Order Name, Order Count, Gross Sales, Net Sales, Shipping, Total Sales, and Commission columns.
- Set the reporting period and, if needed, adjust the available filters or columns.
- Select Save to retain your report configuration; export to your preferred supported file format when needed.
- Optionally schedule email delivery on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis for the people who need the figures.
Make the Most of This Report
Use these checks to keep commission reviews consistent and easier to explain.
01 / PERIOD
Use one cut-off: Align date ranges with your agreed commission review period.
02 / DEFINITIONS
Confirm the base: Check whether the rule uses gross sales, net sales, or another defined amount.
03 / VALIDATION
Trace exceptions: Use Order Name to review unusual commission entries.
04 / SHARING
Share carefully: Schedule only to recipients authorized to see sales and commission values.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Shopify Commission Report show?
It displays date, order identifiers and counts, gross and net sales, shipping, total sales, and a commission amount for the selected report view.
Does this report show who earned each commission?
Not in the listed default fields. A recipient, staff member, affiliate, or vendor attribution column is not included in the supplied field list.
Can I use the Commission field as a confirmed payout?
No. The field shows a commission amount, but the supplied report does not include payout status or proof of payment. Verify the calculation and settlement separately.
Can I change the reporting period and columns?
Yes. The supplied setup instructions describe selecting a date range and adjusting columns and available filters.
Can I export or schedule the report?
The report can be exported in Excel, CSV, TXT, or PDF, and sent by email on daily, weekly, or monthly schedules.
