commission-based
[kəˈmɪʃən-ˈbeɪst]
adjective
baseado em comissão
1. A compensation structure where payment is calculated as a percentage of sales or transactions completed
She works on a commission-based salary, earning 10% of every sale she makes.
Ela trabalha com um salário baseado em comissão, ganhando 10% de cada venda que realiza.
2. Describing a job or position where earnings depend primarily on performance metrics rather than fixed wages
Real estate agents typically have commission-based compensation models.
Agentes imobiliários geralmente têm modelos de compensação baseados em comissão.
In Brazil, commission-based work is particularly common in real estate, car sales, insurance, and retail sectors. It reflects a performance-driven culture where individual effort directly impacts earnings. In the USA, this model is widespread and often considered more flexible but carries higher financial risk for workers.
NYC Slang
straight commission or hustle-based pay
Related Idioms & Phrases
earn your stripes on commission
sink or swim commission structure
put your money where your mouth is (commission-based)
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