Unilevel MLM commission = for each paid level, the total BV of members on that level x that level’s percentage. Add the levels together. Width (members per person) and depth (paid levels) decide how big the number gets. Use the calculator below with your own figures.
This guide is for founders planning a unilevel plan. We are Coded Idea, an MLM software company in Mohali (Sector 127), near Chandigarh, with 100+ software projects delivered. Our unilevel MLM software runs level payouts with your own rules.
Unilevel level-payout calculator
Enter figures from your own plan. These are example inputs, not our payout plan and not an income promise. Nothing is sent until you press a send button.
| Level | Members | Rate | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total for one top member | 0 | ||
Change a figure to see the result.
How unilevel level payout works, step by step
- One line of recruits. Each member brings in direct members on level 1. There is no left or right leg.
- Levels build down. Their recruits form level 2, and so on to the paid depth.
- BV is added per level. Product orders from members on each level are totalled.
- A percentage per level. Level 1 usually pays most, with smaller percentages deeper down.
- Sum the levels. The upline’s commission is the total across paid levels.
Worked example
| Level | Members (width 3) | BV at 1,000 each | Rate | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3,000 | 10% | 300 |
| 2 | 9 | 9,000 | 5% | 450 |
| 3 | 27 | 27,000 | 3% | 810 |
The figures are illustrative only and assume every member is active and fully filled. Real teams are rarely full, and your rates and depth come from your plan. Note how fast the member count grows: this is why companies cap depth and cut the rate on deeper levels.
What good unilevel software must handle
- Level percentages and paid depth you can change in the admin panel, without code.
- Compression of inactive members, if your plan uses it.
- Reversal of commission when an order is refunded or cancelled.
- A payout preview that shows members, BV and commission per level for each member.
- Rank or personal-volume qualification rules for deeper levels.
- KYC and payout reports for your accountant.
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Frequently asked questions
How is unilevel MLM commission calculated?
Each member has any number of direct recruits on the first level. For every level down to the paid depth, the software adds up the business volume (BV) of the members on that level and pays the percentage set for that level to the upline. Total commission is the sum across paid levels.
What is the difference between width and depth in a unilevel plan?
Width is how many direct members a person recruits on level 1. Depth is how many levels down the plan pays commission. A wide plan with shallow depth and a narrow plan with deep levels can cost the company very different amounts.
Why do unilevel plans pay smaller percentages on deeper levels?
Deeper levels hold many more members, so a small percentage on each already adds up to a large total. Plans usually pay the highest percentage on level 1 and reduce it down the levels to keep company payout predictable.
What is compression in a unilevel plan?
Compression skips inactive members when counting levels, so an active member’s commission is not blocked by an inactive one above or below. It is a plan setting that the software must support and show in payout reports.
Is this calculator my payout plan?
No. It shows standard level-payout logic with the figures you enter. Your real plan may add rank qualifications, personal-volume rules, caps or bonuses. Coded Idea builds those rules into custom unilevel MLM software.
How much does unilevel MLM software cost?
At Coded Idea, ready-to-launch MLM software starts from ₹15,000 and custom MLM software from ₹35,000. The final price depends on your plan rules, so share them for a quote.
Want this logic in your own software?
Send your level rules and we will tell you what we would build and what it costs. Local founders can also see MLM software development in Chandigarh, or the MLM software development service.