Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales.
Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.
Manage or operate real estate offices, handling associated business details.
Top skills:SpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningNegotiationActive Learning
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Real Estate Broker pay by experience level
Entry level$38,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$48,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$76,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$107,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$148,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
9,700
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Real Estate Broker salary by industry
Real Estate
41,070 workers
$85,000
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
1,390 workers
$97,500
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
940 workers
$88,000
Construction of Buildings
910 workers
$93,500
Residential Building Construction
880 workers
$94,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
530 workers
$80,000
Nondepository Credit Intermediation
440 workers
$116,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
350 workers
$89,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
350 workers
$89,000
Legal Services
260 workers
$57,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Real Estate Broker pays 24% below the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $114,000).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Real Estate Broker make?
The average base salary for a Real Estate Broker in the United States is $87,000 per year, or about $41.83 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $48,000 and $107,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Sales roles?
The Sales job family averages $114,000 across 933 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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