What Could You Earn in Sales?
Home-services sales is one of the highest-paying careers without a degree. Pick what you'd sell and your experience to see your potential.
The short answer
Home-services sales pay is commission-based and among the highest without a degree. New reps commonly earn $60k–$100k in year one; experienced reps $100k–$180k; and top one-call closers routinely clear $150k–$300k+ selling high-ticket products like solar, roofing, bathrooms, windows and HVAC.
Estimated on-target earnings
$101k–$350k/yr
Experienced · Bathroom & Shower Remodeling sales rep
Estimate based on typical commission-based OTE. Actual pay is performance-driven, top closers exceed this range.
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Sales income, frequently asked questions
How much can you make in home-services sales?
Home-services sales pay is commission-driven and among the highest without a degree. New reps commonly earn $60k–$100k in year one, experienced reps $100k–$180k, and top one-call closers routinely clear $150k–$300k+ selling high-ticket products like solar, roofing, HVAC, bathrooms and windows. Actual pay is performance-based and varies by company and market.
Which home-improvement sales job pays the most?
The highest-paying tend to be high-ticket, one-call-close in-home products, solar, roofing, bathroom & shower remodeling, windows, and HVAC, because commissions scale with the size of the sale. A strong closer in these verticals can out-earn most salaried professionals.
Do you need experience or a degree to earn six figures in sales?
No degree or prior sales experience is required. Home-services companies hire and train coachable beginners all the time, they care more about work ethic, likeability and coachability than a resume. Many six-figure closers started with zero background.
Is home-services sales pay salary or commission?
Most roles are commission-based or a base + commission, so your income is tied to what you close. That's why top performers earn so much, there's no hard ceiling, but early months are about learning the process.
How do I start a high-paying sales career?
Find your natural selling style with the free C.O.R.E. assessment, build a free Salesman Connect profile (add the 'New to Sales' tag if you're a beginner), and get matched with home-services companies hiring near you, no cold applying.