"That’s Messed Up": SA Reacts to Tech Sales Payslip Revealing Unpredictable Commission-Based Salary
- A South African content creator stirred online debate after revealing the surprising earning patterns of a local tech sales representative
- The viral video showcased how commission-only roles in the tech industry can offer high rewards but come with major financial unpredictability
- Social media users shared mixed reactions, with some impressed by the large commissions and others concerned about the lack of a stable income
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A woman in South Africa who is popularly known for showcasing people's salaries has sparked online discussions after sharing a video revealing the impressive yet unpredictable earnings of a tech sales representative in South Africa.
The clip, which has since gone viral, shed light on how commission-based roles in the technology industry can yield both high rewards and financial uncertainty.
In the video, the woman, who goes by the TikTok handle @liferesetwithboni, explained that the payslips were sent to her by someone working in tech sales, a field that combines technology expertise with product or service sales.
She clarified that the individual does not earn a basic salary, meaning their income depends entirely on commission made from successful sales.
@liferesetwithboni began by showcasing the first payslip, revealing a staggering commission amount of R93,634.64, with total deductions of R30,106.09. The figure left many viewers astonished at the potential earning power of top-performing sales representatives in the industry.
She then presented a second payslip from a different month, where the commission was R23,411.65 and deductions totalled R11,141.60. The stark difference between the two months highlighted the unpredictable nature of commission-based income, which can fluctuate dramatically depending on performance, demand, and market conditions.
Reflecting on the figures, @liferesetwithboni expressed mixed feelings, noting that while the high earnings were appealing, the lack of a fixed income could prove stressful.
"It just shows that commission is not the same you just need to make the best out of it in that month when you made a lot of money. I don’t know, guys, but yoh, it looks like they don’t even have a basic salary, which worries me. I know with dealerships, you do get a basic salary sometimes of between R8,000 and R10,000," she said in the video that she posted on the 9th November 2025 on TikTok.
The post from content creator @liferesetwithboni has since drawn mixed reactions online, with some South Africans expressing admiration for the high commissions, while others noted the financial instability that comes with commission-only jobs in sales-driven industries.
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SA reacts to tech sales pay slip revealing salary
The online community flooded the comments section expressing their thoughts on the tech sales paycheck, saying:
MJ Mjoko said:
"That's messed up. We have a tech salesperson who has a base salary. His commission can be 5x his salary on average😎."
Wabobonke stated:
"That’s why quotas are important."
Astra Books and More expressed:
"Lost out on an entry-level tech sales role that paid 35k basic. It’s been 2 weeks and I'm still distraught, I won't lie."
Watch the video below:
Other viral stories of SA people's payslips
- Briefly News reported that one woman gave people in Mzansi chest pains when she unveiled a private school payslip, and the clip went viral on social media.
- A lady had tongues wagging online after she unveiled the payslip of a government teacher, and netizens were stunned.
- A video revealing a rock engineer's monthly salary set social media abuzz with debates.
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