In modeling, an agency cut is the commission that is taken out of each paying gig the agency books its models. Currently the agency "cut" or commission made is 20%.

A commission or board of directors usually heads a federal agency.

According to current rates, the highest commission rate a modeling agency can charge is 20%.

Commission

An agency is usually an organization or a company that represents a business, while a commission is a group of persons in charge of a particular function.