sales commission

Agent's deal bonus

Sales commission is compensation paid to a salesperson based on the value or volume of sales they generate, typically calculated as a percentage of revenue: She earns a 10% sales commission on every deal she closes.

Commission structures vary—some salespeople work on straight commission with no base salary, while others receive commission on top of fixed pay.

The arrangement incentivizes performance: the more you sell, the more you earn.

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Guaranteed regular compensation

hourly wage · stipend · flat rate · annual salary · base pay

income source/type

sales commissionpassive income

Money earned without labor

investment income · dividend income · rental income · interest income · inheritance

income predictability

sales commissionguaranteed income

Payment promised without condition

steady paycheck · fixed income

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