Roofing sales vs real estate
Robust Roofing Careers · Updated October 2026
Real estate agents and roofing salespeople both work with homeowners at big moments. The money works very differently.
The money
Agents often split commission with a broker and pay desk and licensing fees. Robust takes nothing off the top before its true 50/50 split, charges no fees, provides HAAG certification and also pays a $75,000 per year base.
What the Project Manager role pays
The role pays two ways. First, a true 50/50 split of job profit: no overhead slice, no office fee and no 10% deduction on your pay before the split. Second, Robust also pays a $75,000 per year base. There is no cap. Reps who compare plans across Georgia call it unusually generous, and they are right.
- No cap: the split applies to every job you run, with no ceiling.
- Full time: a real career role, based in the North Atlanta metro around Johns Creek.
- No 10% deduction: no 10/50/50, no overhead percentage, no office or appointment fee, no marked up material.
- Base: $75,000 per year, paid on a regular schedule.
- Split: a true 50/50 of job profit. Nothing is taken off the top.
How the base and the split work together is explained in your interview.
For scale, the statewide median wage for all occupations in Georgia was $48,170 and the median for sales representatives of services was $75,280 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Georgia, May 2025). Robust Roofing's base alone is in line with that sales median, and the true 50/50 split is a separate part of the role.
Robust Roofing vs common roofing pay plans
The right three columns describe general industry structures, not any named company.
| Robust Roofing | Typical 10/50/50 | Percent of contract | Commission only | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What comes off before your share? | Nothing | 10 percent, often of the contract price | Not applicable | Varies |
| Your share | A true 50/50 of job profit | 50 percent of what is left | A fixed percent of the sale | Commission only |
| Base pay | $75,000 per year | Depends on the company | Depends on the company | None |
| Cap on earnings | No cap | Varies | Varies | Varies |
For scale: the JobNimbus Peak Performance report found 20 percent of profit to be the most common rate among profit-based plans. A true 50/50 is more than double it, two and a half times to be exact. Named Georgia companies are compared on the roofing pay comparison page.
What makes the job easier to win
- A licensed Property and Casualty insurance adjuster on staff, so you learn to document damage, write a complete scope and meet the carrier's adjuster with real expertise beside you.
- Robust never waives deductibles, which Georgia law forbids, so you sell honestly and sleep well.
- Homeowners rate Robust Roofing 5.0 across 66 Google reviews, significantly more positive than the average roofer.
- A 50-year labor warranty in writing, while 1 to 10 years is the range contractors typically offer. It is an easy thing to stand behind.
- Robust provides your HAAG certification and comprehensive training. No roofing experience is required.
See also roofing jobs for career changers, true 50/50 vs 10/50/50, the Georgia roofing pay comparison and every roofing career question we answer.
Next step
The Project Manager application takes a few minutes, and you book your own interview at the end. You can also call or text (470) 887-6637.
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