Amazon just announced they’re laying off 30,000 corporate employees to “compensate for over-hiring during the pandemic”.
Blaming the pandemic in 2025 is like showing up late and blaming traffic from last week.
Whether you're job hunting or staying put, knowing your market value matters now more than ever.
This issue of Stacked Seller will break down real comp data so you can see exactly where you stand.
Then we’ll answer a very tactical Reddit question of the week. Followed by the sales meme of the day.
Let’s get into it.
FEATURE
Companies often act like talking about comp is some kind of felony.
I get it.
They want to avoid employees feeling dissatisfied.
But the secrecy only benefits the employers, not the reps.
As a seller, you want to know where you stand.
*Source: RepVue (as of Oct 29, 2025).
Median Base: $60,000
Median OTE: $85,000
Top Earners: $127,940
Quota Attainment: 54.9%
2/ SMB AEs
Median Base: $70,000
Median OTE: $130,000
Top Earners: $266,711
Quota Attainment: 43.1%
Median Base: $90,000
Median OTE: $170,000
Top Earners: $388,102
Quota Attainment: 41.3%
Median Base: $135,000
Median OTE: $260,000
Top Earners: $623,240
Quota Attainment: 40.2%
Median Base: $150,000
Median OTE: $300,000
Top Earners: $692,115
Quota Attainment: 41.3%
Median Base: $100,000
Median OTE: $175,000
Top Earners: $402,019
Quota Attainment: 49.3%
Median Base: $145,000
Median OTE: $200,000
Top Earners: $328,578
Quota Attainment: 57.7%
Sales has one of the highest attrition rates.
The average tenure for a rep is 18 months.
If you’re planning to ask for a raise or explore better paying roles – use this data as your ammo.
Because you know what’s worse than being underpaid?
Not knowing it.
REDDIT QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Prospect joins your sales call with the camera off. Do you ask them to turn it on or just roll with it?
You don’t just roll with it. Here’s why…
Getting the buyer on camera nearly doubles your chances of closing (source).
But you can’t just tell an exec, “Hey, turn your camera on.”
So here’s how to handle it:
You: John, can you hear me okay?
Exec: Yep, loud and clear.
You: Awesome! I can hear you perfectly, but I can’t see you. (pause)
You’ll be surprised how often they turn it on.
And if they don’t? No problem – keep yours on and carry the energy.
MEME OF THE DAY
