The official term at Tesla for their sales reps is a Sales Advisor. Tesla Sales Advisors receive $200 commission for cars they have in inventory that are delivered by the end of the quarter. But according to Business Insider, salespeople from Tesla are upset by commission structure changing based on inventory.

Do Tesla salespeople work on commission?

Unlike traditional auto dealers, who pay their salespeople almost entirely on commission, thus incentivizing them to pressure customers, Tesla's owner advisors receive a significant portion of their compensation as guaranteed base pay, meaning that they can focus on patient customer education.

How much do Tesla salespeople make?

The average Tesla Motors Sales Associate earns $52,500 annually, which includes a base salary of $50,000 with a $2,500 bonus. This total compensation is $8,965 less than the US average for a Sales Associate.