QUESTION 9 OF 35

Tesla is one of the few automobile manufacturers that does not pay commissions for its sales force. What are your salary expectations?

Tesla pays its sales associates a base pay of 50k - 55k per year per hour based on seniority. Talking about salary and compensation expectations can be uncomfortable, but it is an essential conversation between yourself and the hiring manager. Use this part of the interview to gather the information you need to make the right decision for your career path.

"I have worked on 100% commission in my last two sales positions, which translates to about 3K/month. Could you tell me more about how Tesla pays its sales staff?"

"My current position pays 17 per hour, and I was trying to find something in that range or better. What kind of salary does your company offer?"

"From what I understand, the starting salary is 50,000 a year with a great benefits package."

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