Hourly Wage for Lead Broker Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Broker make hourly?

As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Lead Broker in the United States is $87, which translates to an annual salary of about $181,300.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69 to $92 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53 per hour

10% $53

50% (Median) $87

90% $96

Lead Broker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$190,400	$15,867	$3,662	$92
Average	$181,300	$15,108	$3,487	$87
25th Percentile	$144,000	$12,000	$2,769	$69

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Broker Salaries

A Lead Broker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Broker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Broker's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $164,599
Early Career (1-2 years): $167,382
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $174,619
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $182,251
Expert (over 8 years): $185,375

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Broker	$164,599
Intermediate Level Lead Broker	$167,382
Senior Level Lead Broker	$174,619
Specialist Level Lead Broker	$182,251
Expert Level Lead Broker	$185,375

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How Do Lead Broker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Brokers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $200,700.
California: $200,000.
Massachusetts: $197,300.

District of Columbia $200,700 California $200,000 Massachusetts $197,300 Washington $196,600 New Jersey $196,500 Alaska $196,300 Connecticut $193,800 New York $192,700

Hawaii $189,500 Rhode Island $188,000 Maryland $186,900 Minnesota $185,500 Colorado $185,000 Illinois $184,800 Oregon $184,100 Delaware $183,600

New Hampshire $183,300 Virginia $182,600 Pennsylvania $180,500 Nevada $179,400 North Dakota $179,100 Michigan $178,500 Wisconsin $178,300 Vermont $177,900

Maine $176,800 Texas $176,800 Arizona $176,700 Ohio $176,500 Georgia $174,900 Indiana $174,000 Wyoming $173,900 Utah $173,600

Iowa $173,500 Kansas $172,600 Louisiana $172,400 Missouri $172,300 North Carolina $172,300 Florida $171,500 Montana $171,200 Nebraska $170,800

Kentucky $170,600 South Carolina $169,900 Tennessee $169,400 Idaho $169,200 New Mexico $167,900 Oklahoma $167,600 Alabama $166,600 South Dakota $164,800

Arkansas $163,800 West Virginia $163,300 Mississippi $161,700

Top Paying Cities for Lead Brokers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $228,700
San Francisco: $226,200
Oakland: $221,400

San Jose, CA $228,700

San Francisco, CA $226,200

Oakland, CA $221,400

New York, NY $208,700

Paramus, NJ $206,200

Queens Village, NY $206,200

Passaic, NJ $206,000

Bergenfield, NJ $206,000

Stamford, CT $205,600

Huntington, NY $205,500

Newark, NJ $204,200

Bridgeport, CT $203,800

Vallejo, CA $203,400

New Brunswick, NJ $203,400

Petaluma, CA $203,300

Middlesex, NJ $202,900

Somerset, NJ $202,800

Santa Cruz, CA $202,600

Boston, MA $201,500

Monterey, CA $200,800

Seattle, WA $200,400

Santa Rosa, CA $200,400

Los Angeles, CA $200,300

Juneau, AK $199,800

Washington, DC $199,600

Orange, CA $199,000

Santa Ana, CA $198,500

Long Beach, CA $198,300

Anaheim, CA $198,300

Anchorage, AK $198,200

Santa Maria, CA $197,700

Everett, WA $197,600

Danbury, CT $197,000

Bremerton, WA $196,700

Tacoma, WA $196,100

New Suffolk, NY $196,100

Sacramento, CA $196,000

Santa Barbara, CA $195,800

Trenton, NJ $195,600

San Diego, CA $195,600

Brockton, MA $195,400

Fairbanks, AK $195,000

Lompoc, CA $194,500

Lowell, MA $194,400

Ventura, CA $194,300

Nashua, NH $194,300

Stockton, CA $194,300

Modesto, CA $193,000

Poughkeepsie, NY $192,600

New Haven, CT $192,200

Olympia, WA $192,200

Kennewick, WA $192,200

Lawrence, MA $191,500

Hartford, CT $191,300

Riverside, CA $191,300

New Bedford, MA $191,100

Richland, WA $191,100

Bakersfield, CA $190,900

Atlantic City, NJ $190,800

San Bernardino, CA $190,800

New Britain, CT $190,800

New London, CT $190,700

Norwich, CT $190,600

Portsmouth, NH $190,600

Boulder, CO $190,200

Portland, OR $190,000

Worcester, MA $189,900

Minneapolis, MN $189,400

Philadelphia, PA $189,100

Honolulu, HI $188,500

Saint Paul, MN $188,400

Vineland, NJ $188,400

Providence, RI $187,900

Chicago, IL $187,400

Bellingham, WA $187,100

Springfield, MA $187,000

Baltimore, MD $186,900

Chico, CA $186,500

Pittsfield, MA $186,000

Manchester, NH $185,600

Spokane, WA $184,900

Denver, CO $184,800

Albany, NY $184,000

Troy, NY $183,900

Nassau, NY $183,700

Schenectady, NY $183,500

Wilmington, DE $183,400

Salem, OR $183,100

Burlington, VT $183,100

Portland, ME $182,500

Yakima, WA $182,300

Rochester, MN $181,800

Reno, NV $181,700

Fresno, CA $181,700

Milwaukee, WI $181,500

Ann Arbor, MI $181,300

Allentown, PA $181,300

Detroit, MI $181,300

Colorado Springs, CO $181,000

Syracuse, NY $180,900

Carson City, NV $180,900

Houston, TX $180,600

Eugene, OR $180,500

Gary, IN $180,300

Springfield, OR $180,200

Bismarck, ND $180,100

Galveston, TX $180,000

Medford, OR $179,700

Fort Collins, CO $179,700

Concord, NH $179,600

Austin, TX $179,500

Mesa, AZ $179,100

Reading, PA $179,100

Phoenix, AZ $179,100

Dallas, TX $179,000

Saint Cloud, MN $178,900

Madison, WI $178,600

Utica, NY $178,100

Rochester, NY $177,800

Des Moines, IA $177,800

Raleigh, NC $177,800

Atlanta, GA $177,500

Battle Creek, MI $177,500

Salt Lake City, UT $177,400

Lancaster, PA $177,100

Harrisburg, PA $176,900

Fort Worth, TX $176,700

Champaign, IL $176,700

Kansas City, MO $176,700

Kansas City, KS $176,700

Columbus, OH $176,600

Boca Raton, FL $176,600

Pittsburgh, PA $176,500

Indianapolis, IN $176,400

Richmond, VA $176,400

Cleveland, OH $176,400

Cincinnati, OH $176,200

Las Vegas, NV $176,200

Petersburg, VA $175,900

Huntsville, AL $175,600

Lansing, MI $175,500

Lebanon, PA $175,500

Pueblo, CO $175,500

Appleton, WI $175,400

Dayton, OH $175,300

Buffalo, NY $175,300

Saint Louis, MO $175,200

Racine, WI $175,200

Charlotte, NC $175,200

York, PA $175,100

Elkhart, IN $175,100

Billings, MT $175,000

Gastonia, NC $175,000

Lorain, OH $174,900

Benton Harbor, MI $174,900

Beaumont, TX $174,900

Toledo, OH $174,800

Rock Hill, SC $174,700

Binghamton, NY $174,700

Rockford, IL $174,600

Springfield, IL $174,600

Elyria, OH $174,500

Fargo, ND $174,500

Flagstaff, AZ $174,400

Fort Lauderdale, FL $174,300

Miami, FL $174,200

Duluth, MN $174,200

Grand Forks, ND $174,100

Cheyenne, WY $174,100

Bangor, ME $173,700

Cedar Rapids, IA $173,500

Durham, NC $173,400

Louisville, KY $173,400

Hialeah, FL $173,300

Grand Rapids, MI $173,300

Casper, WY $173,100

Scranton, PA $172,900

New Orleans, LA $172,800

Virginia Beach, VA $172,800

Akron, OH $172,700

Peoria, IL $172,500

Sarasota, FL $172,400

Nashville, TN $172,300

Omaha, NE $172,300

Green Bay, WI $172,300

Charleston, SC $172,200

Baton Rouge, LA $172,200

Davenport, IA $172,100

Jamestown, NY $172,100

Tucson, AZ $172,000

Saint Petersburg, FL $171,900

Tampa, FL $171,800

Bradenton, FL $171,700

Evansville, IN $171,700

Port Arthur, TX $171,700

Santa Fe, NM $171,300

Clearwater, FL $171,000

Orlando, FL $171,000

La Crosse, WI $170,600

Canton, OH $170,600

Albuquerque, NM $170,500

Newport News, VA $170,400

High Point, NC $170,400

Ogden, UT $170,300

Corpus Christi, TX $170,200

Laramie, WY $170,100

Norfolk, VA $170,100

Rock Island, IL $170,000

Saginaw, MI $169,900

Jacksonville, FL $169,900

Salisbury, NC $169,900

Boise, ID $169,800

Moline, IL $169,700

Fort Myers, FL $169,700

Memphis, TN $169,600

Tulsa, OK $169,600

Waterloo, IA $169,400

Spartanburg, SC $169,300

Lincoln, NE $169,200

Fort Wayne, IN $169,100

Provo, UT $169,100

Cedar Falls, IA $168,900

San Antonio, TX $168,800

Greensboro, NC $168,800

South Bend, IN $168,700

Muskegon, MI $168,500

Savannah, GA $168,500

Birmingham, AL $168,400

Winston Salem, NC $168,400

Lake Charles, LA $167,900

Anderson, IN $167,900

Lexington, KY $167,800

Augusta, GA $167,800

Greenville, SC $167,800

Wichita, KS $167,600

Lima, OH $167,600

Tuscaloosa, AL $167,600

Columbia, SC $167,500

Springfield, OH $167,400

Asheville, NC $167,100

Bloomington, IN $167,000

Knoxville, TN $166,300

Shreveport, LA $166,300

Wilmington, NC $166,100

Roanoke, VA $166,100

Topeka, KS $165,800

Frankfort, KY $165,700

Oklahoma City, OK $165,600

Chillicothe, OH $165,500

Longview, TX $165,500

Melbourne, FL $165,500

Sioux Falls, SD $165,200

Mobile, AL $165,200

Terre Haute, IN $165,100

Altoona, PA $165,000

Amarillo, TX $164,900

Killeen, TX $164,800

Fayetteville, AR $164,700

Chattanooga, TN $164,600

Sioux City, IA $164,500

Idaho Falls, ID $164,400

Lynchburg, VA $164,300

Gainesville, FL $164,100

Portsmouth, OH $164,000

Little Rock, AR $163,900

Lafayette, LA $163,900

Youngstown, OH $163,900

Daytona Beach, FL $163,800

Clarksville, TN $163,700

Pensacola, FL $163,700

Temple, TX $163,700

Hopkinsville, KY $163,200

Erie, PA $163,100

Florence, SC $163,100

Charleston, WV $162,800

Great Falls, MT $162,700

Fayetteville, NC $162,400

Macon, GA $162,400

Tallahassee, FL $162,400

Waco, TX $162,300

Helena, MT $162,200

Pine Bluff, AR $162,100

Vincennes, IN $161,900

Lubbock, TX $161,900

Alamogordo, NM $161,700

Twin Falls, ID $161,600

Rapid City, SD $161,500

Jackson, MS $161,200

Huntington, WV $161,200

Greenville, MS $161,200

Parkersburg, WV $161,000

Montgomery, AL $161,000

Wichita Falls, TX $160,800

Springfield, MO $160,800

Biloxi, MS $160,700

Monroe, LA $160,500

Johnstown, PA $160,400

Sumter, SC $160,300

Columbus, GA $160,300

Pascagoula, MS $159,900

Abilene, TX $159,900

Kingsport, TN $159,500

Albany, GA $159,500

Gulfport, MS $159,400

Alexandria, LA $158,800

Fort Smith, AR $158,400

El Paso, TX $157,900

Las Cruces, NM $157,100

Harlingen, TX $156,600

Pocatello, ID $156,600

Florence, AL $156,300

Brownsville, TX $156,300

Mcallen, TX $155,900

Dothan, AL $155,700

Columbus, MS $154,600

Altus, OK $153,700

Lawton, OK $153,400

Pierre, SD $152,800

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Broker's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Communication Skills (Mentioned in 5% Job Postings): Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.
Brokerage (Mentioned in 5% Job Postings): A brokerage provides intermediary services in various areas, e.g., investing, obtaining a loan, or purchasing real estate.
Cross-Selling (Mentioned in 5% Job Postings): Cross-selling is the action or practice of selling an additional product or service to an existing customer. In practice, businesses define cross-selling in many different ways. Elements that might influence the definition might include the size of the business, the industry sector it operates within and the financial motivations of those required to define the term. The objective of cross-selling can be either to increase the income derived from the client or to protect the relationship with the client or clients. The approach to the process of cross-selling can be varied. Unlike the acquiring of new business, cross-selling involves an element of risk that existing relationships with the client could be disrupted. For that reason, it is important to ensure that the additional product or service being sold to the client or clients enhances the value the client or clients get from the organization.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Communication Skills	5%
Brokerage	5%
Cross-Selling	5%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Lead Broker's salary.

Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Cross-Selling: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Initiative	$197,617	9%
Cross-Selling	$195,804	8%
Diversity and Inclusion	$195,804	8%

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Lead Broker Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Lead Broker salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $193,274. While startup companies pay approximate $164,024.

Lead Broker Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$164,024
Growth Stage	51~500	$173,366
Established	501~5000	$186,771
Enterprise	5000+	$193,274

Lead Broker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Lead Broker roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Lead Broker positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Lead Broker as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Lead Broker

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$217,560	$105.0	20%

How Education impacts a Lead Broker's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Brokers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Lead Broker with a Associate's Degree is between $158,101 and $180,534).

Lead Broker Salaries by Degree Level

$185,100
$181,200
$177,400
$173,500
$169,700
$165,800
$162,000
$158,200

Typical Education for Lead Broker
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	20.6%
High School	20.6%
Associates	2.9%
Bachelors	55.9%
Masters	17.6%
Doctorate	2.9%

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Lead Broker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Broker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$144,000

Average $181,300/year

$190,400

$12,000

Average $15,108/month

$15,867

$2,769

Average $3,487/week

$3,662

$69

Average $87/hour

$92

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$190,400	$15,867	$3,662	$92
Average	$181,300	$15,108	$3,487	$87
25th Percentile	$144,000	$12,000	$2,769	$69

Salary Trends for Lead Broker

Salaries for a Lead Broker can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $91,744 in 2023 to around $89,847 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Broker salary trends, .

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2023	$91,744
2024	$91,154
2025	$89,847
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Most common benefits for Lead Broker

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Common company salaries for Lead Broker

Here are companies hiring for Lead Broker and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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FAQ about Lead Broker

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Lead Broker?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Lead Broker roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. What does a floor broker do?

A floor broker acts as an intermediary on the trading floor, executing buy and sell orders on behalf of clients. They provide market insights, manage trades, and ensure compliance with regulations. The salary for a floor broker typically ranges from a minimum of $135,600 to a mid-level of $179,200, with top earners making up to $209,400 annually.

3. How much does a floor technician earn in USA?

How much does a Floor Technician make? The estimated total pay for a Floor Technician varies significantly, with salaries ranging from a minimum of $135,600 to a maximum of $209,400 per year. The midpoint salary is approximately $179,200, reflecting the competitive nature of this role in the industry.

4. How much are US Senators paid?

US Senators are paid a salary of $174,000 per year. In comparison, the salary range for Broker/Floor Representatives is significantly higher, with a minimum salary of $135,600, a mid-salary of $179,200, and a maximum salary of $209,400. This highlights the differences in compensation across various professions.

5. What is the highest paid type of broker?

The highest paid type of broker is typically a Broker/Floor Representative, with a salary range that starts at $135,600, reaches a midpoint of $179,200, and can go up to a maximum of $209,400. This role often commands higher compensation due to the responsibilities and expertise required in fast-paced trading environments.

6. How much do realtors make on a $500,000 house?

Realtors typically earn a commission based on the sale price of a home. For a $500,000 house, a 6% commission amounts to $30,000, split between the listing and buyer's agents. Each agent would receive $15,000. Considering the salary data for Broker/Floor Representatives, their earnings range from $135,600 to $209,400 annually, reflecting their expertise and market conditions.

7. How much does a US House representative make?

The salary for a Broker/Floor Representative ranges from $135,600 to $209,400, with a mid-level salary of $179,200. This reflects a broader compensation structure compared to the fixed salary of $174,000 for most US House representatives, which has not changed since 2009.

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