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Real Estate Agent Salary in Maryland (2026)
$25.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,180/year ($3,515/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 27th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 2,940 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $52,630 a year — though pay ranges from $37,370 for newcomers to $99,990 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,940 Real Estate Agent jobs in Maryland (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $52,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,180 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $52,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,136 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,026 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,288 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,180 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,515 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Maryland?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Maryland is $52,630 per year ($25.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,070 and $77,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $52,630, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $42,180 per year ($3,515 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 2,940 Real Estate Agent jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.