Realtor Agent Salary in the United States

How much does a Realtor Agent make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Realtor Agent in the United States is $78,735 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Realtor Agent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,776
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,473 to $85,561
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,219
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Realtor Agent Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,561 $7,130 $1,645 $41
Average $78,735 $6,561 $1,514 $38
25th Percentile $67,473 $5,623 $1,298 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Realtor Agent Salaries

A Realtor Agent'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Realtor Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Realtor Agent'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): $74,353
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,705
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,735
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,546
  • Expert (over 8 years): $81,747
Levels Salary
Entry Level Realtor Agent$74,353
Intermediate Level Realtor Agent$74,705
Senior Level Realtor Agent$78,735
Specialist Level Realtor Agent$81,546
Expert Level Realtor Agent$81,747
$74,353 0 yr
$74,705 < 2 yrs
$78,735 2-4 yrs
$81,546 5-8 yrs
$81,747 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Realtor Agents

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: $99,309
  • San Francisco: $98,222
  • Oakland: $96,152

What Skills Can Increase a Realtor Agent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 11.9% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Delivery Management (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): Executing efficient logistics processes and leveraging automation tools to ensure the products reach out to the end customers.
  • Due Diligence (Mentioned in 1.08% Job Postings): Due diligence is the investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is expected to take before entering into an agreement or contract with another party, or an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more commonly apply to voluntary investigations. A common example of due diligence in various industries is the process through which a potential acquirer evaluates a target company or its assets for an acquisition. The theory behind due diligence holds that performing this type of investigation contributes significantly to informed decision making by enhancing the amount and quality of information available to decision makers and by ensuring that this information is systematically used to deliberate in a reflexive manner on the decision at hand and all its costs, benefits, and risks.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 11.9%
Delivery Management 1.73%
Due Diligence 1.08%
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 Realtor Agent's salary.
  • Consumer Privacy: Can increase your salary by up to 46%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Brokerage: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consumer Privacy
$114,954
46%
Scheduling
$96,845
23%
Brokerage
$95,270
21%
Marketing Support
$91,333
16%
Coaching
$89,758
14%
Legal Compliance
$85,822
9%
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Realtor Agent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Realtor Agent roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Realtor Agent positions in Telecom or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Realtor Agent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Realtor Agent

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$118,103$57.050%
Business Services$94,482$45.020%

Realtor Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Realtor Agent'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Realtor Agent

Salaries for a Realtor Agent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,974 in 2023 to around $63,281 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Realtor Agent salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Realtor Agent Over Time

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2023
$63,974
2024
$63,871
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FAQ about Realtor Agent

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Realtor Agent?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Realtor Agent roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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