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On-target earnings is the total annual compensation a sales professional receives when they hit 100% of quota. OTE combines base salary and variable (commission) pay. A cybersecurity account executive with $120K base and $120K variable has $240K OTE at a 50/50 split.
OTE is the standard compensation metric in cybersecurity sales. Understanding OTE structure helps you evaluate job offers accurately. Senior cybersecurity AEs at top vendors can earn $250K-$400K+ OTE. The base-to-variable ratio signals how much income risk the company expects you to carry.
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On-target earnings is the total annual compensation a sales professional receives when they hit 100% of quota. OTE combines base salary and variable (commission) pay. A cybersecurity account executive with $120K base and $120K variable has $240K OTE at a 50/50 split.
OTE is the standard compensation metric in cybersecurity sales. Understanding OTE structure helps you evaluate job offers accurately. Senior cybersecurity AEs at top vendors can earn $250K-$400K+ OTE. The base-to-variable ratio signals how much income risk the company expects you to carry.
Cybersecurity professionals who work with On-Target Earnings include Cybersecurity Account Executive, Cybersecurity SDR/BDR, Cybersecurity Sales Engineer / Solutions Consultant, Cybersecurity Channel & Partner Manager. These roles apply On-Target Earnings knowledge within the Sales & GTM domain.
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