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Oklahoma executor fee calculator
Oklahoma executors and administrators get 5% of the first $1,000 of the estate, 4% of the next $5,000 and 2.5% of everything above $6,000 (Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 527).
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Source: Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 527. This doesn't include extra pay for extraordinary work, or anything a will or written agreement sets instead.
General information, not legal advice. Statutes change, and courts apply them to the facts of each estate. Check with the probate court or a probate attorney before you rely on a figure or a date.
Oklahoma executor fee rates
| Part of the estate | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $1,000 | 5% |
| $1,000 to $6,000 | 4% |
| Above $6,000 | 2.5% |
Source: Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 527.
What the fee is based on
The whole estate accounted for, excluding all property not ranked as assets (Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 527(A)).
Worked example
- Whole estate accounted for: $300,000
| 5% of the first $1,000 | $50 |
| 4% of $1,000–$6,000 | $200 |
| 2.5% of the amount above $6,000 | $7,350 |
| Total | $7,600 |
What can change the amount
- The judge can allow more for extraordinary work, but the extra can't be more than these commissions (§ 527(A)).
- Co-executors split one fee (§ 527(B)).
Common questions
How much does an executor get paid in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma executors and administrators get 5% of the first $1,000 of the estate, 4% of the next $5,000 and 2.5% of everything above $6,000 (Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 527).
What is the executor fee on $300,000 in Oklahoma?
The Oklahoma formula gives $7,600 for the usual executor duties (set by law). Extra work, a clause in the will or a court order can change it.
Which assets count toward the executor fee in Oklahoma?
The whole estate accounted for, excluding all property not ranked as assets (Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 527(A)).
Can a Oklahoma executor get more or less than the formula?
The judge can allow more for extraordinary work, but the extra can't be more than these commissions (§ 527(A)).
What else changes executor pay in Oklahoma?
Co-executors split one fee (§ 527(B)).
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Sources
- Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 527 — Oklahoma Legislature
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.