Salary/commission or a hourly pay?

Question

What do you think is better ...a salary with commission or an hourly rate? i have some jobs i can take but im not sure which to take

Answer 1

It depends on how much the salary is compared to how much the hourly wage is. If you don't plan on staying there long go with the hourly wage. Also, you can't always count on commission. Is it going to be a job where it's easy to make sales? If you're a good sales person then go with the commission and salary! Good luck!

Answer 2

Salary with commission sounds good.  Keep in mind that the economy fluctuates.  There are times you will be making good money and other times you won't.  I'm guessing this is a sales position.  Your knowledge and skills will also play a part.  An hourly rate is good because it is steady and there are no surprises or risks.  How driven are you?

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

if you are able to get a lot of overtime, the hourly is better cause you'll get time and a half.  usually salary people don't get many benefits from working overtime.  sometimes they will be given hours off for "free"or the commission.  also, most salary positions are higher levels and are more respected

Answer 4

If you tend to be a self-starter and a "people" person, I'd say salary with commission.

Should you really do well there's a chance you can up your commission split, because your employer will want to keep you and knows that if you do really well there will be other companies out there looking to hire you away.

Hourly wage is a safe option, I suppose.  But "playing it safe" doesn't really take you very far these days in the world of business.  

When an element of risk is involved (as in commission sales) I believe people will push themselves to make their quotas, and in the long run do far better.  

Answer 5

Salary with commission? Thats pretty cool.

It depends on you, will you be able to work a lot of hours? If not, then I would work with the Salary + Commission.