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Real Estate Agent Salary in New York (2026)
$49.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,247/year ($6,354/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Real Estate Agents (2nd of 51), with a median about 85% above the national average. Of the 8,660 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $102,990 a year — though pay ranges from $48,350 for newcomers to $178,710 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $178,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,660 Real Estate Agent jobs in New York (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $102,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,247 — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
| Gross (median) | $102,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,828 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,879 |
| New York state income tax | −$5,036 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,247 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,354 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in New York?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in New York is $102,990 per year ($49.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,030 and $156,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in New York?
- On the median salary of $102,990, a single filer in New York takes home about $76,247 per year ($6,354 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 8,660 Real Estate Agent jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.