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commission-based salary

[/kəˈmɪʃən beɪst ˈsæləri/]
nounpl: commission-based salaries
salário baseado em comissão
1. A compensation structure where an employee's earnings are primarily or entirely dependent on a percentage of sales or revenue they generate, rather than a fixed base salary
Her commission-based salary means she earns 10% of every sale she closes.
Seu salário baseado em comissão significa que ela ganha 10% de cada venda que fecha.
2. A payment system commonly used in sales positions where income fluctuates based on performance metrics
Working on a commission-based salary requires strong sales skills and motivation.
Trabalhar com um salário baseado em comissão exige fortes habilidades de vendas e motivação.
NYC Slang
hustle pay
Synonyms
commission-based compensationperformance-based salaryvariable compensationsales commissioncompensation plan
Antonyms
fixed salarybase salaryhourly wagefixed income

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
salário baseado em comissão
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese business contexts
São Paulo
remuneração por comissão
Used in corporate and financial sectors
Portugal
salário com base em comissão
European Portuguese phrasing, more formal structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

earn your keep
put your money where your mouth is
eat what you kill
work on commission
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