Salaries In Sales

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My company just restructured our commission plan to a tiered grid system, and my monthly payout just dropped by $1,500 for the exact same volume. They claim the new system is designed to reward consis… more

Keep getting rejected by IKEA NSW — what am I missing?
8 months at EG Australia in retail, applying to IKEA Sales/Customer Service Co-worker roles across NSW, rejected every time — often before even reaching an in… more

I successfully counter-negotiated a job offer by leveraging a competing offer that I completely fabricated during the final round. I knew I was their top choice, so when they came in with a low base, … more

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I’m currently averaging $140k total comp in Chicago, but a recruiter just reached out about a role in Miami for the exact same money. On paper, moving away from Illinois winters sounds like a dream, b… more

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Is a low base with a massive, unrealistic variable component always a trap to get cheap labor? I’m being offered a $60k base with an expected $180k OTE, and it feels like a lowball disguised as an exc… more

I just found out my company has a salary cap for individual contributors, meaning I have to choose between a stagnant paycheck or moving into management. I love the freedom of being an AE and I absolu… more

I managed to negotiate an extra week of paid vacation and a guaranteed commission bridge for my ramp period simply because I refused to back down on the first offer. The company wouldn't budge on … more

Hey need some advice! I started a new job as an hr administrator for a new company. When I signed the contract it stated that I would be paid on a monthly basis. My start date was the 18th of May and … more

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I was offered a remote role, but the company is trying to anchor my salary to my local zip code. They told me the position pays a $110k base if I live in San Francisco, but since I live in rural Penns… more

What is your actual base salary, what industry are you in, and how many years did it take you to get there? So many people claim they’re making $300k at 24 years old, and it’s creating a totally unrea… more

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I just had an offer rescinded because I pushed back on their initial base salary. They offered a $70k base for an AE role that requires five years of enterprise experience, and when I asked if there w… more

I’m looking at a $160k OTE offer in Austin, Texas, and I genuinely can't tell if that's a killer salary or just middle-of-the-pack for the local market. I’d be moving from Ohio, but the cost o… more

I just found out that a guy on my team with the exact same title is pulling a $130k base while I’m stuck at $95k. We have nearly identical pipelines, both hit around 105% of quota last year, and I’m e… more

Two offers, what would you go with? Offer A is at a legacy tech with a $130k base, a 6% 401k match, and a company car, but the OTE is pretty flat and the culture seems like a total snooze-fest. Offer … more

I handed in my notice and my VP countered with a package that is making it incredibly hard to walk out the door. My current spot is a $115k base with a $190k OTE, but it’s a total meat grinder. The ne… more

Will the raise I get if I take a job in NYC even feel like a raise? I got a verbal offer for an Enterprise role that sounds great until I actually looked at the price of a one-bedroom in Brooklyn. The… more

Would you ever take less pay for a better lifestyle? I’m bringing in $250k, but the money is all I have. My work is my entire life. Opportunity to go to a $180k role with half the quota and a boss who… more

Our Equity package is basically worthless because the liquidation preference means the founders get paid twice before I see a dime. I’ve been taking a lower salary for three years thinking I was build… more

I’m tired of being coached on my soft skills when I’m the only one on the team actually hitting my revenue targets. My manager wants me to improve my CRM hygiene and attend more workshops, even though… more

My Unlimited commission cap has a (somewhat hidden) clause about extraordinary deals requiring executive approval. This basically means if I close a deal that is too good, the CEO gets to decide how m… more

I’m about to walk away from a $20k retention bonus because the environment has become so toxic I can’t last another month. No amount of money is worth the Sunday Scaries I’m getting every single week.… more

Do you discuss your salary with your coworkers? My boss told me to stop talking about money because it’s hurting the culture of the team. We were just discussing our commission structures at lunch, an… more

I know the job market is horrific right now with ai takeover, mass layoffs, and economic uncertainty. That being said, I sat aside some money to study to get my insurance license in hopes of breaking … more

I’m looking at two roles: one with a $150k base and a 5% commission, and one with a $70k base and 20% commission. Obviously, if I hit my numbers, the $70k role makes me way more money in the long run.… more

Hello, I previously worked with a US-based company as a telesales agent for almost 3 years, and I also have experience working with an Australian-based client. I’m currently looking to work with an Au… more

Are most of us underpaid simply because we’re too afraid to treat our own salary like a sales deal? I negotiated a $10k raise by bringing a printout of my attainment vs. salary compared to the industr… more

What’s your company’s referral program like? Ours pays $2k for a new hire, but only $500 if that hire is for the sales team. Apparently, finding a good salesperson is part of our job according to HR, … more

My company announced they are standardizing all sales roles. They want everyone on the same flat percentage, which sounds fair until you realize it’s a massive pay cut for the veteran reps who have sp… more

Is it ever worth taking the tough territory for a higher base? I’m being assigned to a new territory that is basically a graveyard of failed reps and they expect me to hit the same quota. They’re call… more

I have a $50k commission check that I’m afraid to spend because I’m worried the clawback is coming. The client I closed is notoriously flaky, and if they churn within the first 90 days, the company ta… more

Has anyone successfully negotiated a back-dated raise? My Senior title came with a 20% increase in responsibility but exactly 0% increase in pay. They asked me to start shadowing the new hires, but wh… more

I’m being told that my OTE is $180k, but when I looked at the historical data, only one person has hit it in the last five years. To me, that’s not an OTE but a best-case scenario that is statisticall… more

Is a consistent, on-time commission check too much to ask for in this industry? I’m tired of being told that we’re a family every time I ask why our commission checks are three weeks late. Family does… more

My performance review is being handled by a manager who hasn't closed a deal in a decade. It’s incredibly frustrating to have my compensation determined by someone who doesn't understand the c… more

How do you stay motivated when you realize the top tier of your comp plan might just be a total myth? I’m working 12-hour days to hit a stretch goal that I just found out no one in the company has eve… more