What is a good solar commission rate? Typically 5–15%, depending on the company and deal size. Top performers can negotiate higher rates. . It's a modest 7 kW solar energy system, but the payout? Over $2,000 in commission. That single moment shifts everything. Suddenly, selling solar power doesn't just feel like another hustle. Sales people said they were making as much as $800k per year. Most I ever made was $330000 four years ago with a partner and now I'm only making $120000 a. . Note that the % commission is variable. We've seen on the low end 3%-4% commission, but commission can be up to ~10% This is similar to a % of commission, but it is tied to power installed.
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