A car sales consultant is likely to work for a car new or car dealership and receive a relatively low starting salary. To compensate for this low base wage, they earn the majority of their salary from car sales commissions, which a percentage of the total sale price or profit. The percentage that a salesperson earns when they make a sale can vary. Car salespeople usually have a goal of cars that they need to sell each month (sales objective). If they surpass this number, they usually receive a bonus or other kind of advantage. The skills of the salesperson will often determine how much they earn each month or year. The more cars a salesperson can sell, the more money and bonuses they can earn. A good salesperson can make a six-figure income if they can sell a large number of cars consistently month after month. Any increase or decrease in their car sales metrics can cause their income for each year to fluctuate drastically. Locations of the dealership, brands, car availability, financial program, competitor nearby can all play in the car salesperson expected salary.