Install-based & multi-trigger pay
Pay on the sale, on the install, or split it — and track earned vs. pending in real time.
4 min read · Updated June 20, 2026
In a lot of field sales, the deal isn't fully earned the day it's signed — it's earned when the job installs or activates. Knockt models that directly with multi-trigger payouts.
Set a payout schedule
Per deal (or as a plan default) choose how the commission pays out: 100% on sale, 100% on install, or a custom split like 30% at sign and 70% at activation.
Earned vs. pending
The portion tied to an install shows as pending until you mark the install complete — then it moves to earned and is ready for payroll. Every rep sees both numbers live, so there's no guessing what's actually owed yet.
Tip
Use the install date, not the sign date, to decide which pay period the install-portion lands in. Knockt handles the timing for you when you mark the install.
Related
How commission rules work
Tiered rates, milestone bonuses, and how Knockt turns a deal into the exact commission owed.
How clawbacks work
Automatic, auditable reversals when a deal cancels inside your clawback window.
Run a pay period & export payroll
Review earned commission for the period and export a payroll-ready file.