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Microsoft Account Executive Salaryin Canada
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Percent that Attain Quota?
of Account Executives typically hit their quota here
What percent of Account Executives hit quota at Microsoft?
Approximately 72% of Account Executives at Microsoft meet or exceed their annual quota based on ratings submitted in the past year.
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The average base salary for a Account Executive at Microsoft ranges from CA$141,650 to CA$178,849, with total on-target earnings (OTE) typically between CA$224,165 and CA$309,471. These compensation ranges vary based on experience, location, and specific territory assignment.
Microsoft Account Executives are paid on a 58/42 base-to-variable split. The variable compensation is primarily tied to typical sales performance metrics like bookings, revenue, deals closed, or annual recurring revenue. Typically accelerators will kick in after achieving 100% quota attainment.
Assuming a median OTE of CA$303,538, Account Executives at Microsoft can expect between CA$78,628 and CA$176,912 in annual variable compensation.
The median base salary for Account Executive at Microsoft is CA$172,492 per year, which is 92% higher than the median base salary of the global salary role.
Top performer earnings for Account Executive at Microsoft ranged between CA$607,076 and CA$1,065,391. These high achievers typically exceed quota by 130-150%, benefiting from accelerators that increase commission rates after achieving quota. The highest reported total compensation for this role last year was CA$704,686.
We estimate the typical annual quota for Account Executive at Microsoft is approximately CA$1,517,690, which follows the common industry standard of roughly 5x on-target earnings (OTE).
The average deal size is CA$276,511. At that rate, a Account Executive needs to close approximately 5 deals per year to reach the typical CA$1,517,690 quota.
Roughly 72.0% of Account Executives at Microsoft hit or exceed their annual quota, earning at least CA$131,046 in variable compensation; those below quota earn proportionally less.
The average sales cycle for a Account Executive at Microsoft is approximately 149 days from first conversation to closed-won.
Percent that Attain Quota?
of Account Executives typically hit their quota here
What percent of Account Executives hit quota at Microsoft?
Approximately 72% of Account Executives at Microsoft meet or exceed their annual quota based on ratings submitted in the past year.
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The average base salary for a Account Executive at Microsoft ranges from CA$141,650 to CA$178,849, with total on-target earnings (OTE) typically between CA$224,165 and CA$309,471. These compensation ranges vary based on experience, location, and specific territory assignment.
Microsoft Account Executives are paid on a 58/42 base-to-variable split. The variable compensation is primarily tied to typical sales performance metrics like bookings, revenue, deals closed, or annual recurring revenue. Typically accelerators will kick in after achieving 100% quota attainment.
Assuming a median OTE of CA$303,538, Account Executives at Microsoft can expect between CA$78,628 and CA$176,912 in annual variable compensation.
The median base salary for Account Executive at Microsoft is CA$172,492 per year, which is 92% higher than the median base salary of the global salary role.
Top performer earnings for Account Executive at Microsoft ranged between CA$607,076 and CA$1,065,391. These high achievers typically exceed quota by 130-150%, benefiting from accelerators that increase commission rates after achieving quota. The highest reported total compensation for this role last year was CA$704,686.
We estimate the typical annual quota for Account Executive at Microsoft is approximately CA$1,517,690, which follows the common industry standard of roughly 5x on-target earnings (OTE).
The average deal size is CA$276,511. At that rate, a Account Executive needs to close approximately 5 deals per year to reach the typical CA$1,517,690 quota.
Roughly 72.0% of Account Executives at Microsoft hit or exceed their annual quota, earning at least CA$131,046 in variable compensation; those below quota earn proportionally less.
The average sales cycle for a Account Executive at Microsoft is approximately 149 days from first conversation to closed-won.
