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Real Estate Agent Salary in Alabama (2026)
$29.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,251/year ($4,021/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 14th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 1,580 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $60,890 a year — though pay ranges from $24,750 for newcomers to $236,210 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $89,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $236,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,580 Real Estate Agent jobs in Alabama (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $60,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,251 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $60,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,127 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,658 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,855 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,251 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,021 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Alabama?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Alabama is $60,890 per year ($29.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,890 and $89,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $60,890, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $48,251 per year ($4,021 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 1,580 Real Estate Agent jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.