How much does a Real Estate Associate make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Real Estate Associate in the United States is $58,434. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,966 to a high of $74,897, with most professionals earning between $50,337 and $67,051.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Real Estate Associate Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Real Estate Associate Salary $42,966 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Real Estate Associate Salary $50,337 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Real Estate Associate Salary $58,434 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Real Estate Associate Salary $67,051 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Real Estate Associate Salary $74,897 US March 01, 2025
25% $50,337 10% $42,966 90% $74,897 75% $67,051 $58,434 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Real Estate Associate ?

A real estate broker or a real estate agent is a person who represents sellers or buyers of real estate/real property. While a broker may work independently, an agent must work under a licensed broker to represent clients. Brokers and agents are licensed by the state to negotiate sales agreements and manage the documentation required for closing real estate transactions. In North America, some brokers and agents are members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the largest trade association for the industry. NAR members are obligated by a code of ethics that go above and beyond state ...

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    Real Estate Associate

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Branch Manager - Insurance


    Bachelor's Degree

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67051
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Real Estate Associate in the United States. The base salary for Real Estate Associate ranges from $50,337 to $67,051 with the average base salary of $58,434. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,263 to $78,893 with the average total cash compensation of $61,686.

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