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What is average total compensation for an AE?

I know this varies like no other, but I'm trying to figure out if my current pay is average, below, high etc. Base + commish at quota. Currently at 90 base with about 45 more at goal.


Im sure theres more posts like this and i apologize if its repetitive.

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Rallier
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ColdCallHotCoffee
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TSR
I asked a similar question today and got lots of good feedback if you wanna peek at it:  https://bravado.co/war-room/posts/compensation-let-s-talk-discussion-2
DungeonsNDemos
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Lots of great comments here. Another thing to consider is where do you live? HCOL areas might offer great pay, but your $$$ doesn't go as far as you might like.
I don't remember who posted it but someone on here had a post two weeks ago that they sell and work remotely in Mexico where COL is super cheap compared to their home.
FromaBlankPerspective
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That feels reasonable? But, like you acknowledged, it can vary greatly by industry, product, market, etc.
goose
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Most competitive AE positions are paid 50/50 meaning a 100k base gets you around 200k OTE.  I’m probably in a different industry but this seems light. 
SlinginSoftware
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Yeah- I will only ever consider a 50/50 being an individual contributor is the Saas field.
goose
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Sales Executive
At least.  I'd prefer something where I can make 100k base to make 350k ote but that will only include escalators and bonuses.
braintank
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Enterprise Account Executive
How many years experience?
HotSauced
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4 years experience. Am I low or is thet
fair comp you think 
braintank
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Enterprise Account Executive
Base is good for that level but as other's said I'd want more on the variable side.
slaydie
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Seems a bit light! I also agree with the 50/50 split. Base around 100k+ and then double that if you hit goal
LordBusiness
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Based on the compensation research I’ve done, I think your comp is middle/upper middle for an AE. As you mentioned, a massive amount of factors though. Some of these cash burning VC backed startups peak the market a bit, but these are the exception not the norm
eman
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I think $250-375k OTE is what is out there.  If OTE is below $300k, then I'd expect a 60/40 base/commission split

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