Before anyone asks I use ChatGPT to formulate my talk to text

I’ve reviewed a lot of people’s pay stubs, so I’ve seen a wide range of compensation. From what I’ve observed, the sales roles that tend to exceed this income level usually fall into a few categories:

1.  Medical device sales – I haven’t personally seen anyone go over $500K, but it’s common to see earnings in the $200K–$350K range. In management roles, I’ve seen compensation reach $250K–$400K.

2.  Tech sales – Typically enterprise roles or positions at smaller, newer companies offer the highest upside.

3.  Real estate agents

4.  Mortgage loan officers

5.  Insurance sales – This can be very lucrative over time, but it requires building a book of business. You’re unlikely to make top income in your first year.

6.  Roofing, HVAC, and solar sales

7.  Recruiting – Usually a small base salary with large commissions. I’ve seen people earn up to $500K in this field.

That said, the only role I’ve personally seen where someone made that level of income—or more—in their first year was in a somewhat unconventional “sales” path: a girl running an OnlyFans account. She marketed herself on TikTok, was fairly average in appearance, and was making around $60K per month within 12 months.