Real Estate Brokers pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $200,900 or more. The middle half of real estate brokers in Durham earn between $87,820 and $186,780.
- $66K10th
- $88K25th
- $124KMedian
- $187K75th
- $201K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $134,280 | $11,190 | $64.56 |
| Median | $124,210 | $10,351 | $59.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,820 | $7,318 | $42.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $186,780 | $15,565 | $89.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Real Estate Brokers pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Real estate brokers in Durham earn 99% more than the North Carolina average ($67,600) and 60% more than the U.S. average ($83,950). At the median the gap is +70% against the U.S. median of $73,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $134,280 | $124,210 | $66,470 | $200,900 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $67,600 | $52,830 | $17,990 | $123,160 | 1,560 |
| United States | $83,950 | $73,220 | $37,110 | $143,300 | 46,100 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Real Estate Brokers salary after taxes in Durham
On the average salary of $134,280, a single filer in Durham takes home about $98,197 a year, or $8,183 a month and $3,777 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for real estate brokers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $134,280 buys what about $137,621 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Real Estate Brokers salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Durham$134,280
- Charlotte$126,750
- Raleigh$87,250
- Wilmington$84,170
Highest-paying cities for real estate brokers
Milwaukee, WI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,160).
- Milwaukee, WI$137,160
- Durham, NC$134,280
- Charlotte, NC$126,750
- Los Angeles, CA$115,770
- Providence, RI$114,000
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Real Estate Brokers salary in Durham: questions
How much do real estate brokers make an hour in Durham?
$64.56 an hour on average, and $59.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level real estate brokers salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the real estate brokers take-home pay in Durham?
About $98,197 a year ($8,183 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $134,280.
Do real estate brokers earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 60% more than the U.S. average for this job ($83,950).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-9021; area Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 27.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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