How Much Does a Sales Representative Make Per Year? Average Sales Representative Salary

A Sales representative’s salary usually comprises a base salary or retainer plus commissions. On top of this a representative can earn bonuses for meeting sales targets. The base salary depends largely on the industry. Electrical goods, for example, attract a salary of about $53,000, drugs and druggists about $60,000 while computer services representatives can earn in excess of $70,000. Only about 10% earn more than $110,000.