Real Estate Broker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A real estate broker earns a median of $73,220 a year ($35.20 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $83,950. About 46,100 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $73,220
- Gross pay
- $2,816.15
- Federal income tax
- −$279.94
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$174.60
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$40.83
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,320.78
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $73,220
- Federal
- $7,278
- FICA
- $5,601
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $60,340
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Real Estate Brokers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 41-9021). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate broker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $35.20; the average is $40.36.
What is the salary range for a real estate broker?
The bottom 10% earn under $37,110 and the top 10% earn over $143,300 a year.
How much is $73,220 after taxes?
About $60,340 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $56,756 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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