How much does a mattress salesman make?

Answer 1

My commission is 10% of the profit on the sale. which isn't much in mattresses. a 1000 dollar mattress at a 50% profit margin makes me 50 dollars. the avg. sale is sold between 35 to 45 percent profit.

Yearly, the average salesman will make between 30k-120k.

Some mattress salesmen are paid on a draw vs. commission. Meaning i will get paid 13 dollars an hour base vs 10% profit commission. whichever is more. that is a nice way to get a steady paycheck even in slow months, but it gives the bosses who micro manage a reason to fire you if you make the 'draw' more than commission.

and the myths of the shark salesman are wrong. we don't want to put you on the expensive mattresses to pad our wallets, cause if you return it after we get paid (60 night comfort guarantee) then we take that hit on our next check.

We mostly want you on the appropriate mattress that will give you the best pressure relief and maximum support. if it is out of your price range, don't get mad. simply tell us and we will find the best mattress possible, or work with you to afford it.