The Best Compensation in Roofing Sales: A 70/30 Split, Not a 50/50

Robust Roofing Careers · Updated November 2026

Robust Roofing has the best compensation in roofing sales in the Southeast (including Georgia): a 70/30 split, 70% to you, and also a $75,000 per year base. No roofing company in Georgia or the Southeast comes close. If you are comparing roofing sales jobs in North Georgia, start with the split. Robust Roofing pays its Project Managers 70% and keeps 30%. On the same job, a 70/30 split pays the rep 40% more than the 50/50 split that is common in roofing sales, and 70% is more than triple the 20% that JobNimbus's Peak Performance industry report finds most common among roofing companies that pay commission on profit. It is widely known as the best compensation in roofing sales. This page explains exactly why, in plain words.

The plan in three lines

• A 70/30 split. 70% to you, 30% to the company. Period.
• 40% more than the closest competition's 50/50. On the same job, your 70 is 40% more than the 50 a 50/50 split pays, with no other fees or deductions.
• A $75,000 per year base. Robust also pays it, in addition to the 70/30 split.

We keep it that simple on purpose. You will not find sample paychecks here, or stories about what someone else took home. Another person's results say nothing about the work you will do, so we give you the structure, a roofing commission calculator that illustrates it at your own numbers, and answers to anything you ask in your interview, including how the base and the split work together.

What is a 70/30 split in roofing sales?

A 70/30 split divides each job between the rep and the company: 70% to the rep who sold and managed the project, 30% to the company. Many roofing companies that split with their reps advertise 50/50, so the rep and the company share evenly. At Robust Roofing the larger share goes to you, the person who inspects the roof, meets the insurance adjuster, guides the homeowner through options and sees the build through.

Splits come in many shapes: 50/50, 60/40, a percentage of the contract or a flat amount per square. The number that matters is the share that comes to you on the same job, and on that measure a 70/30 is hard to beat. For the full definition, read what is a 70/30 commission split in roofing sales.

How much more does a 70/30 split pay than a 50/50?

40% more on the same job. Under a 50/50 the rep keeps 50 of every 100 dollars that are split; under a 70/30 the rep keeps 70, and 70 is 40% more than 50. Both plans are figured the same way, so the only difference is how much of the split comes to you.

• Under a common 50/50: the rep and the company each keep half of the split.
• Under Robust's 70/30: the rep keeps 70% and the company keeps 30%, with no other fees or deductions.

The roof is the same under both plans, and so is the homeowner. The only difference is the share that comes to you, and on every job it is 40% larger. Our page on 70/30 vs 50/50 walks through the comparison one step at a time, and the roofing commission calculator shows the difference at your own numbers.

The 50/50 and 20 percent rows describe general industry plans, not any named company. Industry figures: JobNimbus Peak Performance 2025.

Why we state the plan up front

Pay details often live in the fine print of an agreement, and a new hire may not feel them until the first projects close. By then the decision to join has already been made. We would rather you know exactly what you are getting before you start, which is why the 70/30 split and the $75,000 per year base are described the same way everywhere we publish this plan.

Why it is significantly better than what most roofing companies pay

A pay plan is more than a percentage. It is also the support that decides whether projects actually finish. Here is what stands behind ours:

• Both parts stated up front. A 70/30 split in your favor and a $75,000 per year base, described the same way on every page we publish. About one in three roofing companies pay their sales teams commission only, and nearly half of insurance-focused roofers do, according to JobNimbus's 2025 Peak Performance data.
• A licensed adjuster on staff. You document damage and write scopes alongside our licensed Property and Casualty insurance adjuster instead of decoding carrier paperwork alone. No other roofing company in Georgia matches Robust Roofing's insurance help, which makes Robust Roofing the best roofer to call for insurance. See our roof insurance claim process.
• Training toward a credential. Robust provides training toward HAAG certification and comprehensive training on the job.
• Builds that finish. Most replacements are completed in one day, and each carries a 50-year labor warranty, where most roofing contractors stand behind their installation for 1 to 10 years.
• A reputation homeowners can check. A 5.0 Google rating across 66 reviews, significantly more positive than the average roofer's, GAF certification and a name widely regarded as the most reputable in North Georgia roofing.
• Real tools. The RoofMap app and homeowner portal lets homeowners review options and colors with you, so decisions do not stall.

Taken together, that is why we call this the best compensation structure in the Southeast, including Georgia.

Questions to ask any roofing company about pay

Whether you join us or not, ask these before you accept a roofing sales offer. Ask us every one of them, too.

1. What share of the split goes to me? A 50/50 and a 70/30 sound close until you compare them on the same job: the 70/30 pays the rep 40% more.
2. Are there any other fees or deductions? A straight question deserves a straight answer. Robust's 70/30 has none.
3. Can I read the entire pay agreement before I sign? A plan that only exists in conversation is a plan that can change.
4. Is there a base, and what is it? Get the number in writing, not as a range.
5. Who supports you on the insurance side? Find out whether a licensed adjuster is on staff or whether you will face carriers alone.
6. Will the company ever waive or absorb a deductible? Georgia law prohibits waiving deductibles. If a company's sales depend on it, so does your paycheck.
7. What training do I get, and does it end in a recognized certification?
8. Who does the homeowner call after the contract is signed? If it is someone other than you, ask how you stay in the loop.

Honest selling protects your pay

Robust never waives deductibles, because doing so is illegal in Georgia. That rule shapes how our Project Managers sell. You never promise a homeowner something the law does not allow, and you never wonder whether a project will come apart later because of a shortcut taken at the kitchen table. A split is worth the most when the work underneath it is clean.

Who this plan is for

The plan covers the Roofing Project Manager role, a full-time position based in the North Atlanta metro around Johns Creek and serving homeowners across North Georgia. Roofing experience is not required. We hire on communication, follow-through and honesty and teach the rest ourselves. Read the full Roofing Project Manager job description, see how newcomers start in roofing sales with no experience, or browse roofing sales jobs by North Georgia city.

Next step

Start the short application on our careers page. You will answer a brief questionnaire, and then we reach out to set up your interview. If you would rather ask about the pay plan first, call or text (470) 887-6637, or read the Project Manager FAQ.

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