No surveys, no anonymous self-reports. These figures come only from pay ranges that employers published in their own job adverts, across salaried remote sales roles we track. Then use the toolkit below to turn your number into a better offer.
An estimate, not an offer: it's the middle of what employers published for remote roles at this level (top of range ≈ on-target earnings for most sales roles). Your number depends on your track record, quota attainment and deal size.
Four rules from Ramit Sethi's approach to pay negotiation (CNBC summary, his full guide), adapted for sellers.
| Lever | What to ask for |
|---|---|
| Base / variable mix | A bigger base share, e.g. 60/40 instead of 50/50 |
| Quota and ramp | A ramped quota, or guaranteed commission for the first 3 to 6 months |
| Territory and accounts | Named accounts, or a territory with pipeline already in it |
| Accelerators and caps | Uncapped commission, accelerators above 100% of quota |
| Sign-on and equity | A sign-on bonus to cover commission you leave behind; equity |
| Title and review | The senior title now, and a pay review in writing at 6 months |
| Remote set-up | Home-office budget, co-working, travel policy, start date |
Use this to price a contract or fractional role, or to show a hiring manager why taking you on part-time or on contract is good value. Change any number.
A planning estimate, not tax advice. Contractor rates also need to cover your own pension, insurance and tax; check with an accountant in your country.
Run your search like a quarter: a target date, weekly activity, and a pipeline you review every Friday. Many roles are filled through people before or soon after they're advertised, so most of your activity is direct contact and referrals, not applications (hidden job market guide).
Median bottom and top of the published range, converted to euros. Hover or tap a bar for details.
Same companies, very different transparency. Small European samples are flagged, so read them as indicative only.
Startups publish ranges that start higher. Established companies stretch further at the top.
Share of remote sales adverts that publish any pay range, by where the role is based.
Most North American adverts have to show pay because of state pay-transparency laws. The EU Pay Transparency Directive is due to apply from June 2026, so European numbers should rise. Until they do, our Europe figures rest on small samples.
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