What are the main factors that influence a Sports Agent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Sports Agent's salary?

A Sports Agent's salary grows with experience: an Sports Agent (0-0 years)earns $63,211, an Asst. Professor - Medical Administration (0-0 years)earns $76,934, an Assoc. Professor - Medical Administration (0-0 years)earns $94,950, a Professor - Medical Administration (0-0 years)earns $119,693,

What are the highest paying states for a Sports Agent?

Sports Agent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sports Agent roles are District of Columbia $69,282, California $69,020, Massachusetts $68,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sports Agent roles make?

Salaries for Sports Agent level roles vary by specialization: Sports Commentators: $86,148; Sports Coordinator: $76,033; Sports Therapist: $72,452; Sports Nutritionist: $66,005; Sports Dietitian: $64,165.

How do different companies affect a Sports Agent's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Sports Agent roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Sports Agent Salary in the United States

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

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sports Agent in the United States is $62,574 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,875
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,401 to $70,584
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,049

10% $45,049

50% (Median) $62,574

90% $77,875

Sports Agent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,584	$5,882	$1,357	$34
Average	$62,574	$5,215	$1,203	$30
25th Percentile	$53,401	$4,450	$1,027	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Sports Agent Salaries

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

How Do Sports Agent 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 Sports Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,282.
California: $69,020.
Massachusetts: $68,100.

District of Columbia $69,282 California $69,020 Massachusetts $68,100 Washington $67,849 New Jersey $67,824 Alaska $67,737 Connecticut $66,873 New York $66,523

Hawaii $65,403 Rhode Island $64,877 Maryland $64,520 Minnesota $64,032 Colorado $63,845 Illinois $63,782 Oregon $63,544 Delaware $63,369

New Hampshire $63,259 Virginia $63,012 Pennsylvania $62,293 Nevada $61,930 North Dakota $61,811 Michigan $61,623 Wisconsin $61,554 Vermont $61,417

Texas $61,035 Maine $61,010 Arizona $60,972 Ohio $60,929 Georgia $60,353 Indiana $60,065 Wyoming $60,009 Utah $59,921

Iowa $59,884 Kansas $59,583 Louisiana $59,496 North Carolina $59,464 Missouri $59,452 Florida $59,208 Montana $59,076 Nebraska $58,951

Kentucky $58,883 South Carolina $58,632 Tennessee $58,476 Idaho $58,413 New Mexico $57,956 Oklahoma $57,856 Alabama $57,487 South Dakota $56,868

Arkansas $56,530 West Virginia $56,348 Mississippi $55,804

Top Paying Cities for Sports 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: $78,925
San Francisco: $78,061
Oakland: $76,416

San Jose, CA $78,925

San Francisco, CA $78,061

Oakland, CA $76,416

New York, NY $72,048

Paramus, NJ $71,171

Queens Village, NY $71,168

Passaic, NJ $71,109

Bergenfield, NJ $71,103

Stamford, CT $70,966

Huntington, NY $70,940

Newark, NJ $70,478

Bridgeport, CT $70,346

Vallejo, CA $70,221

New Brunswick, NJ $70,196

Petaluma, CA $70,158

Middlesex, NJ $70,040

Somerset, NJ $69,996

Santa Cruz, CA $69,914

Boston, MA $69,533

Monterey, CA $69,313

Seattle, WA $69,170

Santa Rosa, CA $69,157

Los Angeles, CA $69,138

Juneau, AK $68,976

Washington, DC $68,907

Orange, CA $68,684

Santa Ana, CA $68,519

Long Beach, CA $68,456

Anaheim, CA $68,444

Anchorage, AK $68,413

Santa Maria, CA $68,225

Everett, WA $68,212

Danbury, CT $67,992

Bremerton, WA $67,906

Tacoma, WA $67,680

New Suffolk, NY $67,679

Sacramento, CA $67,662

Santa Barbara, CA $67,593

Trenton, NJ $67,524

San Diego, CA $67,524

Brockton, MA $67,455

Fairbanks, AK $67,302

Lompoc, CA $67,142

Lowell, MA $67,092

Ventura, CA $67,080

Nashua, NH $67,067

Stockton, CA $67,061

Modesto, CA $66,604

Poughkeepsie, NY $66,467

Olympia, WA $66,348

Kennewick, WA $66,348

New Haven, CT $66,323

Lawrence, MA $66,097

Hartford, CT $66,035

Riverside, CA $66,022

New Bedford, MA $65,960

Richland, WA $65,960

Bakersfield, CA $65,872

San Bernardino, CA $65,847

New Britain, CT $65,841

Atlantic City, NJ $65,841

New London, CT $65,816

Norwich, CT $65,797

Portsmouth, NH $65,784

Boulder, CO $65,652

Portland, OR $65,565

Worcester, MA $65,559

Minneapolis, MN $65,365

Philadelphia, PA $65,278

Honolulu, HI $65,071

Saint Paul, MN $65,041

Vineland, NJ $65,027

Providence, RI $64,846

Chicago, IL $64,664

Bellingham, WA $64,589

Springfield, MA $64,539

Baltimore, MD $64,520

Chico, CA $64,364

Pittsfield, MA $64,195

Manchester, NH $64,076

Spokane, WA $63,801

Denver, CO $63,795

Albany, NY $63,501

Troy, NY $63,475

Nassau, NY $63,409

Schenectady, NY $63,344

Wilmington, DE $63,294

Burlington, VT $63,206

Salem, OR $63,181

Portland, ME $62,987

Yakima, WA $62,925

Rochester, MN $62,731

Reno, NV $62,700

Fresno, CA $62,700

Milwaukee, WI $62,643

Detroit, MI $62,581

Ann Arbor, MI $62,570

Allentown, PA $62,562

Colorado Springs, CO $62,456

Syracuse, NY $62,424

Carson City, NV $62,424

Houston, TX $62,337

Eugene, OR $62,305

Gary, IN $62,230

Springfield, OR $62,180

Bismarck, ND $62,168

Galveston, TX $62,124

Medford, OR $62,030

Fort Collins, CO $62,005

Concord, NH $61,974

Austin, TX $61,955

Mesa, AZ $61,824

Reading, PA $61,817

Phoenix, AZ $61,811

Dallas, TX $61,792

Saint Cloud, MN $61,732

Madison, WI $61,648

Utica, NY $61,479

Rochester, NY $61,379

Des Moines, IA $61,373

Raleigh, NC $61,367

Atlanta, GA $61,273

Battle Creek, MI $61,254

Salt Lake City, UT $61,235

Lancaster, PA $61,141

Harrisburg, PA $61,054

Kansas City, MO $60,991

Champaign, IL $60,979

Kansas City, KS $60,979

Fort Worth, TX $60,972

Columbus, OH $60,962

Boca Raton, FL $60,947

Pittsburgh, PA $60,922

Richmond, VA $60,897

Indianapolis, IN $60,885

Cleveland, OH $60,879

Las Vegas, NV $60,804

Cincinnati, OH $60,804

Petersburg, VA $60,710

Huntsville, AL $60,616

Lansing, MI $60,574

Lebanon, PA $60,566

Pueblo, CO $60,560

Appleton, WI $60,541

Buffalo, NY $60,516

Dayton, OH $60,497

Racine, WI $60,484

Charlotte, NC $60,478

Saint Louis, MO $60,459

York, PA $60,422

Elkhart, IN $60,422

Gastonia, NC $60,410

Billings, MT $60,395

Beaumont, TX $60,378

Lorain, OH $60,366

Benton Harbor, MI $60,353

Toledo, OH $60,340

Binghamton, NY $60,309

Rock Hill, SC $60,303

Rockford, IL $60,272

Springfield, IL $60,247

Elyria, OH $60,240

Fargo, ND $60,240

Flagstaff, AZ $60,197

Fort Lauderdale, FL $60,159

Duluth, MN $60,121

Miami, FL $60,121

Cheyenne, WY $60,078

Grand Forks, ND $60,078

Bangor, ME $59,940

Cedar Rapids, IA $59,871

Durham, NC $59,845

Louisville, KY $59,840

Grand Rapids, MI $59,827

Hialeah, FL $59,821

Casper, WY $59,734

Scranton, PA $59,658

New Orleans, LA $59,640

Virginia Beach, VA $59,633

Akron, OH $59,602

Peoria, IL $59,521

Sarasota, FL $59,508

Nashville, TN $59,464

Omaha, NE $59,464

Green Bay, WI $59,464

Baton Rouge, LA $59,433

Charleston, SC $59,421

Jamestown, NY $59,389

Davenport, IA $59,389

Tucson, AZ $59,358

Saint Petersburg, FL $59,321

Tampa, FL $59,308

Evansville, IN $59,270

Port Arthur, TX $59,270

Bradenton, FL $59,245

Santa Fe, NM $59,133

Orlando, FL $59,020

Clearwater, FL $59,001

Canton, OH $58,870

La Crosse, WI $58,870

Albuquerque, NM $58,832

Newport News, VA $58,826

High Point, NC $58,807

Ogden, UT $58,782

Corpus Christi, TX $58,732

Norfolk, VA $58,695

Laramie, WY $58,695

Rock Island, IL $58,657

Saginaw, MI $58,645

Jacksonville, FL $58,638

Salisbury, NC $58,626

Boise, ID $58,613

Moline, IL $58,582

Fort Myers, FL $58,563

Memphis, TN $58,551

Tulsa, OK $58,520

Waterloo, IA $58,482

Spartanburg, SC $58,419

Lincoln, NE $58,388

Fort Wayne, IN $58,376

Provo, UT $58,369

Cedar Falls, IA $58,294

San Antonio, TX $58,269

Greensboro, NC $58,244

South Bend, IN $58,238

Savannah, GA $58,169

Muskegon, MI $58,144

Birmingham, AL $58,138

Winston Salem, NC $58,107

Lake Charles, LA $57,956

Anderson, IN $57,944

Lexington, KY $57,925

Augusta, GA $57,906

Greenville, SC $57,906

Lima, OH $57,856

Wichita, KS $57,850

Tuscaloosa, AL $57,850

Columbia, SC $57,794

Springfield, OH $57,781

Asheville, NC $57,681

Bloomington, IN $57,637

Knoxville, TN $57,412

Shreveport, LA $57,406

Wilmington, NC $57,324

Roanoke, VA $57,324

Topeka, KS $57,212

Frankfort, KY $57,205

Oklahoma City, OK $57,162

Chillicothe, OH $57,137

Longview, TX $57,130

Melbourne, FL $57,124

Sioux Falls, SD $57,024

Mobile, AL $57,018

Terre Haute, IN $56,993

Altoona, PA $56,955

Amarillo, TX $56,911

Killeen, TX $56,893

Fayetteville, AR $56,843

Chattanooga, TN $56,824

Sioux City, IA $56,767

Idaho Falls, ID $56,755

Lynchburg, VA $56,705

Gainesville, FL $56,624

Portsmouth, OH $56,592

Little Rock, AR $56,580

Lafayette, LA $56,555

Youngstown, OH $56,555

Daytona Beach, FL $56,517

Clarksville, TN $56,511

Pensacola, FL $56,505

Temple, TX $56,500

Hopkinsville, KY $56,317

Erie, PA $56,304

Florence, SC $56,279

Charleston, WV $56,179

Great Falls, MT $56,148

Macon, GA $56,060

Tallahassee, FL $56,054

Fayetteville, NC $56,042

Waco, TX $56,029

Helena, MT $55,985

Pine Bluff, AR $55,962

Vincennes, IN $55,885

Lubbock, TX $55,860

Alamogordo, NM $55,823

Twin Falls, ID $55,766

Rapid City, SD $55,748

Jackson, MS $55,635

Huntington, WV $55,631

Greenville, MS $55,629

Parkersburg, WV $55,565

Montgomery, AL $55,554

Wichita Falls, TX $55,491

Springfield, MO $55,491

Biloxi, MS $55,460

Monroe, LA $55,397

Johnstown, PA $55,353

Sumter, SC $55,328

Columbus, GA $55,322

Pascagoula, MS $55,203

Abilene, TX $55,203

Kingsport, TN $55,040

Albany, GA $55,040

Gulfport, MS $55,022

Alexandria, LA $54,815

Fort Smith, AR $54,659

El Paso, TX $54,490

Las Cruces, NM $54,208

Harlingen, TX $54,049

Pocatello, ID $54,039

Florence, AL $53,958

Brownsville, TX $53,945

Mcallen, TX $53,814

Dothan, AL $53,726

Columbus, MS $53,355

Altus, OK $53,063

Lawton, OK $52,944

Pierre, SD $52,719

What Skills Can Increase a Sports Agent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Commitment (Mentioned in 9.19% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
Spring (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Spring is the season during which the natural world revives and reinvigorates after the colder winter months. During spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Commitment	9.19%
Nursing Practice	1.81%
Spring	1.49%

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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 Sports Agent's salary.

Coaching Others: Can increase your salary by up to 116%.
Programming: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Nursing Practice: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Coaching Others	$135,161	116%
Programming	$73,212	17%
Nursing Practice	$72,586	16%

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Sports Agent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Sports Agent roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 16% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 8% above the average. Conversely, Sports Agent positions in Education typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Sports Agent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Sports Agent

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$67,580	$32.0	8%

How Education impacts a Sports Agent's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Sports Agents enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Sports Agent with a Bachelor's Degree is between $56,662 and $60,994).

Sports Agent Salaries by Degree Level

$62,400
$61,600
$60,800
$60,000
$59,200
$58,300
$57,500
$56,700

Typical Education for Sports Agent
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	4.4%
High School	20.0%
Associates	20.0%
Bachelors	28.9%
Masters	24.4%
Doctorate	2.2%

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

Understanding how a Sports 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.

$53,401

Average $62,574/year

$70,584

$4,450

Average $5,215/month

$5,882

$1,027

Average $1,203/week

$1,357

$26

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,584	$5,882	$1,357	$34
Average	$62,574	$5,215	$1,203	$30
25th Percentile	$53,401	$4,450	$1,027	$26

Salary Trends for Sports Agent

Salaries for a Sports Agent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,196 in 2023 to around $55,246 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sports Agent salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Sports Agent Over Time

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2024	$56,465
2025	$55,246
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Common company salaries for Sports Agent

Here are companies hiring for Sports Agent and their salaries, click below for more details.

N $97,099/per year

New York Police Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $93,141/per year

US General Services Administration Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $92,342/per year

Los Angeles County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

D $92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,755/per year

US Department of Energy Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

F $91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $88,721/per year

San Diego County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,664/per year

The TTB Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $87,569/per year

Lutheran Services Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

M $85,066/per year

Maryland Inc Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $83,780/per year

State University of New York Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $82,969/per year

New York State Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

P $82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $80,526/per year

US Central Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

H $80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA) Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $75,183/per year

New York State Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $75,106/per year

State University System of Florida Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

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The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Sports Agent roles, with salaries approximately 8% above the market median.

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

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The top paying industry for a Sports Agent

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Sports Agent Salaries by Degree Level

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