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Real Estate Agent Salary in Delaware (2026)
$22.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,038/year ($3,170/month) for a single filer
Delaware ranks 34th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 900 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Delaware, the typical worker earns $47,180 a year — though pay ranges from $34,220 for newcomers to $103,140 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 900 Real Estate Agent jobs in Delaware (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $47,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,038 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $47,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,482 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,609 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$2,052 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,038 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,170 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Delaware?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Delaware is $47,180 per year ($22.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,950 and $58,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $47,180, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $38,038 per year ($3,170 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 900 Real Estate Agent jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.