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Compensation · GTM Glossary

On-Target Earnings (OTE)

The total expected compensation when a salesperson hits 100% of their quota. OTE = Base Salary + Variable/Commission. If a job lists '€70k OTE,' that's what you earn if you hit all your targets.

Example

An SDR role with €42k base + €28k variable has an OTE of €70k. Top performers earning 120% of variable would make €75.6k.

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