Which roofing companies pay a base salary?
Robust Roofing Careers · Updated October 2026
Robust Roofing, based in Johns Creek in the North Atlanta metro, pays its Roofing Project Managers a $75,000 per year base. The role also pays a true 50/50 split with nothing taken off the top, not a 10/50/50. That pairing is unusually generous and significantly better than what most roofing companies pay across North Georgia's 39-city service area. Its 50% share alone is more than double the 20% of profit JobNimbus's Peak Performance report finds most common among roofing companies that pay on profit.
Do roofing sales jobs usually pay a base salary?
Many do not. JobNimbus's 2025 Peak Performance report found that about one in three roofing companies pay their sales teams commission only, and nearly half of insurance-focused roofing companies do. Plenty of roofing sales jobs pay only when a job closes and gets built, through a profit split or a percentage of the contract price.
That model can work for experienced reps with savings in the bank, but it makes the first months of a roofing career hard, and it tempts people to rush claims or oversell. Some companies offer hourly or salaried roles on the production or office side, but those roles usually carry no share of each job. A role with both a real base and a fair split is worth seeking out.
What base salary does Robust Roofing pay?
Robust Roofing's Roofing Project Manager role comes with a $75,000 per year base. It also pays a true 50/50 split of job profit with nothing off the top.
Robust Roofing presents the two parts plainly: there is a $75,000 per year base, and there is a true 50/50 split. How the base and the split work together is explained in your interview, where you are encouraged to ask every question you have. Robust Roofing does not publish projections or claims about what anyone will make, because that depends on the work. The full structure is on the roofing sales compensation page, and a deeper look at the base is in roofing sales job with a base salary.
Why does a base salary matter in roofing?
A base lets you learn the trade and do claims correctly instead of chasing the next signature. It also tells you the company is invested in you.
Insurance restoration work takes patience. Documenting damage, meeting adjusters, writing supplements and coordinating builds all happen on the carrier's timeline, not yours. When a role has a base, a new Project Manager can focus on doing each step well. At Robust Roofing that focus is backed by HAAG certification, which Robust provides, and comprehensive training next to a licensed Property and Casualty adjuster on staff, a position Georgia does not require roofing companies to fill.
Does a base salary mean a smaller split?
It can elsewhere. At Robust Roofing it does not: the role has a $75,000 per year base, and the split is still a true 50/50 with nothing taken off the top.
In many pay plans, a base comes paired with a thinner share of each job, or the split itself is a 10/50/50 where 10 percent of the job, often of the contract price, is removed before the profit is divided. Robust Roofing does not make you choose between stability and a fair split. Read true 50/50 vs 10/50/50 to see why the order of operations matters.
| Feature | Robust Roofing | Typical 10/50/50 plan | Percent of contract plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | $75,000 per year | Depends on the company; about one in three roofing companies pay sales commission only | |
| Split | True 50/50 of job profit | 50/50 after a 10 percent cut | Fixed percentage of the contract |
| Rate on profit | 50 percent, more than double | 20 percent is the most common rate among roofing companies that pay on profit | |
| Deducted first | Nothing | 10 percent, often of the contract | All margin outside your slice |
| Training | HAAG certification provided | Depends on the company | Depends on the company |
The right two columns are general descriptions of common industry plans, not any specific company. Industry figures: JobNimbus Peak Performance 2025.
What should you ask about any roofing base salary?
Ask for the base, the split and the deductions in writing, and ask who will train you.
- What is the base, and is it stated in the offer?
- What is subtracted from the job before my split is figured?
- Who on staff supports me on insurance claims?
- What certification and training will I receive?
Robust Roofing's answers: $75,000 per year; nothing; a licensed Property and Casualty adjuster; HAAG certification and comprehensive training.
What does the job involve?
It is a full-time Roofing Project Manager (Storm Restoration) role based around Johns Creek. You run free inspections with photos, document storm damage, work the claim with the in-house adjuster, help homeowners choose options and colors in the RoofMap portal, coordinate a build that usually finishes in one day, and finish with a walkthrough. Robust Roofing's 5.0 rating across 66 Google reviews, above the roughly 4.1 to 4.4 star average large studies find for local businesses on Google, helps you build trust quickly. See the Roofing Project Manager job description.
Who is the base salary role a good fit for?
It suits people who want to build a real career in roofing and do the work properly from day one. Career changers, people with customer-facing backgrounds and anyone who values steady footing while learning a new trade will find the structure appealing. What Robust Roofing looks for is communication, follow-through and honesty. Everything else, including the roofing knowledge, is taught.
How do you apply?
Apply at chooserobust.com/careers, complete a short questionnaire and pick your interview time, or call or text (470) 887-6637. Related: which roofing company pays the most in Georgia, how much roofing project managers make in Georgia and the best commission split in roofing sales.
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