Real Estate Brokers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,740 or more. The middle half of real estate brokers in Washington earn between $56,320 and $136,490.
- $56K10th
- $56K25th
- $88KMedian
- $136K75th
- $175K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,990 | $8,916 | $51.44 |
| Median | $87,670 | $7,306 | $42.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,320 | $4,693 | $27.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,490 | $11,374 | $65.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Real Estate Brokers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Real estate brokers in Washington earn 27% more than the U.S. average ($83,950). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $73,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $106,990 | $87,670 | $56,320 | $174,740 | n/a |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $106,990, a single filer in Washington takes home about $77,972 a year, or $6,498 a month and $2,999 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $80,086 | $6,674 |
| Working in MD | $79,218 | $6,601 |
| Working in VA | $78,760 | $6,563 |
| Working in DC | $77,972 | $6,498 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for real estate brokers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $106,990 buys what about $98,261 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Real Estate Brokers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$104,050
- Harrisonburg, VA$110,910
- Richmond, VA$97,680
- Reading, PA$56,150
- Virginia Beach, VA$84,650
- Atlantic City, NJ$83,550
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 Washington: questions
How much do real estate brokers make an hour in Washington?
$51.44 an hour on average, and $42.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level real estate brokers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the real estate brokers take-home pay in Washington?
About $77,972 a year ($6,498 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,990.
Do real estate brokers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.4%.
- 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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