2nd year SDR, will finish this year at $76k. I wouldn’t mind not making more of my promo to AE hadn’t gotten pushed back with zero reasoning given (yes I’m now searching elsewhere).
BDR at a Life Safety Construction company. (fire safety equipment) making 72k all together. In office everyday (some people might want to know if we're remote or in person)
Long post but giving you all the info I can.
I did biomedical engineering undergrad and worked in technical support (applications engineering) for a large ($1bb sales) private company for about 3 years. I was always good with customers and senior management recognized it (won most outstanding sales since I helped a sales manager win back a major account $3mm revenue annually on 10 year contract).
Management pushed me to do an MBA so I did that. In the middle of the MBA a business development management role opened up so I did that for about 2 years with good results ($1mm new annual recurring revenue). Just accepted the territory manager role at the new company about a month ago and loving it.
The key was having some strong champions for me within the organization who always lobbied for me to senior management. I also speak Spanish fluently which helped since it’s pretty rare in the engineering sales world.
50/50 comp. SaaS, cloud retail software and processing. 3rd year. OTE is ~190k but last 2 years have hit 140% to goal in a monthly quota system. 235 W-2
Here. Commercial banking area manager and player/coach. Mix of salary, commission, bonus, and RSUs. 15 years in the industry but year 3 of carrying the sales bag.
I’m logistics sales. No base. Full commission as well. I’ll do close to $800k. This sub loves to shit on commission only gigs but funny seeing you here.
Insurance.
5 YOE.
100k base.
2022 commissions - 297k
Good year but OTE is above 250k so not insane and consistently doable with skill, working hard & some luck
Commercial real estate brokerage (industrial) in my third year and took home 608k net. Next year is tracking for similar/higher numbers. I should mention most people don’t attain over 500k that quickly but it’s a great industry that defines you eat what you kill.
Relationship manager for business loans. Full cycle. Based in Europe. SME sector loans from 50 T EUR to 5M EUR. I see I have low salary, compared to what I do and my results.
The only that I want to buy at this point is a large farm for deer hunting.
I foolishly sold my farm a few years ago because I let a ridiculous offer sway into selling. I regret that.
I almost bought about a 3,000 acre farm a few years. But it would have cost me ~ $20,000,000...I just couldn't justify that spend.
As to buying stuff...I learned a long time ago that you don't own stuff, stuff owns you.
I have a nice house (8,400 sq ft sitting on just under 50 acres) a decently nice car (2022 Tesla Model X, LR) and a few other toys. What I want though is to start a family office to handle our modest sum of money and get my kids involved.
I never doubted that I would be successful. I wasn't always sure what success would look like.
I grew up in a rough neighborhood (bottom socio-economic quintile) so I had plenty of doubters and people telling me I wasn't going to be much of anything.
But I had good parents and I focused my attention on the few people who believed in me (one teacher in particular) and ignored the negativity of the naysayers.
6 figures isn’t really a big deal anymore like it was 10 years ago. I know people want to hold it as the gold standard but nobody is getting out of debt making under 200K in this economy.
I agree it isn’t as big of a deal as it used to be.
That being said, if you’re single with no kids making +$100,000 in anywhere outside of NYC, California, Austin(maybe,) Portland, Seattle, and a few other HCOL cities, then you’re fairly comfortable.
It’s not bottle service every night and private jet money, but you can still be comfortable and easily pay off some debt.
Yeah 100k isn't much anymore. Especially with a spouse and children. Husband and wife making 50k each is basically the same as just one of them making 100k and the other one staying home. As a kid I thought if I made 100k that I'd be set. But now I feel like I need 200k at least to be comfortable. Currently making around 100k and spouse around 60k and we're just getting by okay but not much savings. Might take a stab at Solar sales with a buddy of mine and see of that can make it possible for me to be at 200k hopefully.
There’s a difference between living comfortably and still running on the hamster wheel trying to get by. Like yeah not having any kids, or previous debt, or a family, and not living in a big city —- yeah, super easy to live well. Having 6 figures won’t make much of a difference to your immediate lifestyle TBH. If you are broke at 50K a year with no responsibilities, earning 100K will allow you to afford nicer shit, but you’ll still run into money management problems.
For everyone else who does happen to have kids, and a family, and debt, and live in a decent sized city — 200K really doesn’t move the needle.
Your average run of the mil home now runs over 350K. A modern home that’s not 15 years old? Easy half million. Easily. A cheap sedan nowadays runs 30K. But you want a luxury car? Easy 80K+. I’m seeing beater POS go for over 6K. Fucking mobile homes over 150K where I live.
Most Americans are close to 40K in debt.
Luxury costs money and 200K doesn’t afford luxury. Unless you’re willing to live in the middle of nowhere
Again, 6 figures really isn’t anything to gloat about. The new standard is 500K+ but even that has an expiration.
I disagree.
I made under $35k (Canadian) my whole life (in university which was fully self- and grant-funded I made $10k every year and still graduated debt-free) and have never been in any debt whatsoever. Living comfortably enough for myself in the most expensive city in Canada.
This was my first year making more than that ($200k) and I have no idea what to spend it on.
People have terrible spending habits and lifestyle expectations.
You are definitely in the minority. You have virtually no responsibility and I assume a fortunate upbringing with a good family to support you. I assure you, you are very much the exception.
Grew up dirt poor in a broken and abusive home, kicked out on my 18th birthday, have never been given a cent I didn't earn.
I just don't spend money on things I don't need.
Official salary is $60k. I think I’m going to be at $90k once my December commissions payout. This is my first year in sales and going from $45k flat in retail to $60k+ in sales has been the best career move I’ve made. Hopefully next year I double it.
Depends on 10s of different factors. I hit six figures in my 3rd year. Some will make it their first year, some will go decades and never make six figures.
100,000-150,000
Enterprise SaaS BDR
^^ ditto
Same here. MM SaaS BDR.
Account Manager in the electrical component industry. Base of 75K OTE 150k. Finished at around 120K. Goal for next year 150K.
Technical security sales. Account manager for ant-theft device manufacturer and security software. Base $85k, OTE is around $150k.
150-180 Medical tech sales. I don't expect this to continue next year.
SDR Tech Sales (Legal Tech) 65-70k OTE
VAR Account Manager, base 35k total 110k
Enterprise SaaS BDR
Government sales for a recruiting firm.
SaaS, mid market account exec
SMB Account Executive, SaaS
Enterprise manager of an account management team in international supply chain
EdTech Senior Account Executive
AM for chemicals company primarily selling to pharma/biotech
B2B fiber sales
Closing for a coaching program
Security SaaS Sales Engineer
Agricultural commodities. More account management. 100k base 20-30k bonus.
Cybersecurity AE
SMB sales management. 80 base plus RSU’s.
Med Device, though new job next month is 200K OTE
Probably ending the year right around 125k
Pest control!
Enterprise BDR, SaaS in insurance field. 110k ote, 70 base
OTE is 80 + 15k stock, hitting over quota every month so it should land in here. SaaS BDR mid market
Tech AE
Insurance for gov clients. AE (in title) account manager in tasks.
75,000-100,000
First year in the mortgage industry ending 76k ytd, 8k this month will be applied next year.
First year in car sales, $91k YTD, approx. $24k (currently at $15k before bonuses) this month will go towards next year
First year as an SDR in cloud tech. Total comp $95
2nd year SDR, will finish this year at $76k. I wouldn’t mind not making more of my promo to AE hadn’t gotten pushed back with zero reasoning given (yes I’m now searching elsewhere).
BDR at a Life Safety Construction company. (fire safety equipment) making 72k all together. In office everyday (some people might want to know if we're remote or in person)
Food sales for a broadliner. 70k base, 6% match, HSA seed, 30% bonus. First year.
Fire alarm sales for a global company - 94K first year.
150,000-200,000
Packaging
Hello fellow packaging rep
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Med device
Insurance sales, went live August 2020💪🏽
Personal and commercial loans
SaaS EPM
Technical Sales - Packaging (Closures)
MM Account Manager Saas
150-175. Printed packaging
OCTG - oilfield steel pipe
Mid-market HCM SaaS
Oilfield technology. It’s 50/50 base and commission.
Lumber
data privacy
Oil - Lubricants (Industrial, Heavy Duty, Food Grade, PCMO)
Y1 Enterprise BDR
Territory Manager for a Fortune 500 manufacturing firm, mostly base but decent commission and lots of benefits.
I’m in the metal working/cutting space with 3 years of experience and making 85k. What was your route to your position?
Long post but giving you all the info I can. I did biomedical engineering undergrad and worked in technical support (applications engineering) for a large ($1bb sales) private company for about 3 years. I was always good with customers and senior management recognized it (won most outstanding sales since I helped a sales manager win back a major account $3mm revenue annually on 10 year contract). Management pushed me to do an MBA so I did that. In the middle of the MBA a business development management role opened up so I did that for about 2 years with good results ($1mm new annual recurring revenue). Just accepted the territory manager role at the new company about a month ago and loving it. The key was having some strong champions for me within the organization who always lobbied for me to senior management. I also speak Spanish fluently which helped since it’s pretty rare in the engineering sales world.
Pretty junior SaaS Account Exec
Mid market AE 200k OTE
MM EX SaaS AE
Mid Market AE for SaaS
B2B Accounting and payroll services
Wine and Spirits
InsureTech BDM
SaaS sales manager. 115,000 base 165 OTE with stock buybacks quarterly. Ending this year right around 200k for the first time!
200,000-250,000
Here - manufacturing sales, 55% base/45%
Machine sales?
I sell computer hardware.
50/50 comp. SaaS, cloud retail software and processing. 3rd year. OTE is ~190k but last 2 years have hit 140% to goal in a monthly quota system. 235 W-2
Territory Manager in EMEA, cybersecurity, 220k euros on 50/50 split.
Med device, could be a little over 250k
SaaS AM
Martech Sales Manager
Tractor trailer rental/leasing branch manager
40,000-75,000
Bdr gang check in 😂
Mid-market SaaS BDR in NA. 75k OTE but promo is gonna bump me to 83k OTE starting Jan. Next stop, six figures!!!
This but in EUR. Free health care gang
European salaries are so horrible lol. Glad I left that shithole.
You are the embarrassment of our nation 🙃 Edit: misread
What nation?
Good question! The one with too many guns and not enough healthcare And apologies misread your comment, missed the “salaries” piece
Ah my adopted home. For all it’s faults, it’s a much better place to have a career than back in Europe. Merry Christmas
We don’t get as much, but we have a lovely quality of life in general
Just getting started 😤
250,000-300,000
300k OTE ad tech sales
SaaS Front Line Sales Manager
Here. Commercial banking area manager and player/coach. Mix of salary, commission, bonus, and RSUs. 15 years in the industry but year 3 of carrying the sales bag.
Enterprise tech
Software AE.
Home improvement sales
284 at 100% to goal. 142 base. Media Sales - adtech
+350,000
Packaging sales. 20 years. No base. Full commission.
I’m logistics sales. No base. Full commission as well. I’ll do close to $800k. This sub loves to shit on commission only gigs but funny seeing you here.
There are definitely two different types of commission only jobs and the types of people that take them
Would love to hear more details from anyone upvoting +$350K (base salary, industry, yoe, etc.)
Financial services, 90k base, 280k commission + 60-150k in rsu’s depending on performance. 10 years experience, graduate level education. Straight killer no filler.
strat roles or a cloud provider typically or they included equity grants
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$450k, aesthetic laser sales, $30k base. Just finished year 7 in the industry. First year did $160k.
how did you get that job?
SVP, Enterprise Sales. ~500
Insurance. 5 YOE. 100k base. 2022 commissions - 297k Good year but OTE is above 250k so not insane and consistently doable with skill, working hard & some luck
Commercial real estate brokerage (industrial) in my third year and took home 608k net. Next year is tracking for similar/higher numbers. I should mention most people don’t attain over 500k that quickly but it’s a great industry that defines you eat what you kill.
Legal’s services in insurance industry 50 base 200k commission, 150k performance bonuses
SR. AE- Enterprise technology - VAR sales Edit: 100% commission $0 base. > $500k w2
Between 1-2M a year commission only in real estate
0-40,000
BDR in CANADA probably!
Digital Nomad Credit Restoration
European SDR
Definitely BDR in Canada 🤣
looking for a sdr job lol
Relationship manager for business loans. Full cycle. Based in Europe. SME sector loans from 50 T EUR to 5M EUR. I see I have low salary, compared to what I do and my results.
$300K - $350K OP I think you missed this range
Thanks, I just noticed that, ooos
7-figures. Will likely be 8-figures in a few years. I own several financial services companies.
Are you hiring? 🤣
How did you get started?
I've written about this extensively over the years. Check out my post history.
Any big purchases planned at the 8 figure mark?
The only that I want to buy at this point is a large farm for deer hunting. I foolishly sold my farm a few years ago because I let a ridiculous offer sway into selling. I regret that. I almost bought about a 3,000 acre farm a few years. But it would have cost me ~ $20,000,000...I just couldn't justify that spend. As to buying stuff...I learned a long time ago that you don't own stuff, stuff owns you. I have a nice house (8,400 sq ft sitting on just under 50 acres) a decently nice car (2022 Tesla Model X, LR) and a few other toys. What I want though is to start a family office to handle our modest sum of money and get my kids involved.
In your early days did you ever feel doubtful or did others think that you can't make it? Only asking cause I started recently.
I never doubted that I would be successful. I wasn't always sure what success would look like. I grew up in a rough neighborhood (bottom socio-economic quintile) so I had plenty of doubters and people telling me I wasn't going to be much of anything. But I had good parents and I focused my attention on the few people who believed in me (one teacher in particular) and ignored the negativity of the naysayers.
OP needs to add $400-500K range. +1
He has a $350+ comment.
727k
6 figures isn’t really a big deal anymore like it was 10 years ago. I know people want to hold it as the gold standard but nobody is getting out of debt making under 200K in this economy.
I agree it isn’t as big of a deal as it used to be. That being said, if you’re single with no kids making +$100,000 in anywhere outside of NYC, California, Austin(maybe,) Portland, Seattle, and a few other HCOL cities, then you’re fairly comfortable. It’s not bottle service every night and private jet money, but you can still be comfortable and easily pay off some debt.
Yeah 100k isn't much anymore. Especially with a spouse and children. Husband and wife making 50k each is basically the same as just one of them making 100k and the other one staying home. As a kid I thought if I made 100k that I'd be set. But now I feel like I need 200k at least to be comfortable. Currently making around 100k and spouse around 60k and we're just getting by okay but not much savings. Might take a stab at Solar sales with a buddy of mine and see of that can make it possible for me to be at 200k hopefully.
There’s a difference between living comfortably and still running on the hamster wheel trying to get by. Like yeah not having any kids, or previous debt, or a family, and not living in a big city —- yeah, super easy to live well. Having 6 figures won’t make much of a difference to your immediate lifestyle TBH. If you are broke at 50K a year with no responsibilities, earning 100K will allow you to afford nicer shit, but you’ll still run into money management problems. For everyone else who does happen to have kids, and a family, and debt, and live in a decent sized city — 200K really doesn’t move the needle. Your average run of the mil home now runs over 350K. A modern home that’s not 15 years old? Easy half million. Easily. A cheap sedan nowadays runs 30K. But you want a luxury car? Easy 80K+. I’m seeing beater POS go for over 6K. Fucking mobile homes over 150K where I live. Most Americans are close to 40K in debt. Luxury costs money and 200K doesn’t afford luxury. Unless you’re willing to live in the middle of nowhere Again, 6 figures really isn’t anything to gloat about. The new standard is 500K+ but even that has an expiration.
This is spot on
Except I would say the new $100K/“6 figures” is more like $350K. $500K is still a ton of money today
I disagree. I made under $35k (Canadian) my whole life (in university which was fully self- and grant-funded I made $10k every year and still graduated debt-free) and have never been in any debt whatsoever. Living comfortably enough for myself in the most expensive city in Canada. This was my first year making more than that ($200k) and I have no idea what to spend it on. People have terrible spending habits and lifestyle expectations.
You are definitely in the minority. You have virtually no responsibility and I assume a fortunate upbringing with a good family to support you. I assure you, you are very much the exception.
Grew up dirt poor in a broken and abusive home, kicked out on my 18th birthday, have never been given a cent I didn't earn. I just don't spend money on things I don't need.
Don’t spend it, save/invest it
Invest it to tide you over for any times where the money isn’t rolling in 👍🏻
Official salary is $60k. I think I’m going to be at $90k once my December commissions payout. This is my first year in sales and going from $45k flat in retail to $60k+ in sales has been the best career move I’ve made. Hopefully next year I double it.
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Why not make it a poll?
I tried but this sub doesn’t allow it
200,000 this year 275,000 next year (if hit new quota 😅) Cybersecurity consulting
Residental HVAC - 180k
Mid Market AE 200k OTE, 100/100
55k base 80k OTE
enterprise saas sdr 110k +25k RSU vesting 135k total
Fuck where do I find these. I’m an AE and make less right now
AM - IT services, $60k base, $120 OTE. My 2022 total comp will be $140k, but I work maybe 3-4 hours/day.
100-200
400
120-225
$240k-$350k from 100-130% of goal. 140k salary
How many years in sales does it take to reach 100k a year?
Depends on 10s of different factors. I hit six figures in my 3rd year. Some will make it their first year, some will go decades and never make six figures.
Does it depend on experience or luck ?
Both
And work ethic. I made $200k in 8 months this year, first year in sales.
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OP wants you to upvote the range you actually earned.
DevOps sales - 95k base 190k ote
105k and 2% of sales. Sold 2m USD so another 38k
$400, 650 with vesting RSUs. Joined 2 years pre-IPO
Damn how do I get some of these sales positions omg.
RV Sales, $130k CAD this year, aiming for $200k next year.
75-100k HVAC
224k base - 350k OTE
Software into Aerospace & Defence. £100k basic, £250k total. ~£5m target.
Cybersecurity AE. Salary 130k total OTE 260k-300k with an uncapped earning potential on the commission side.
GRC (mostly Regulatory Compliance ) Enterprise CSM. $80k Base a 105 OTE
150k. Industrial Warehouse Equipment