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Real Estate Agent Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$24.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,816/year ($3,485/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 28th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 7,960 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $51,240 a year — though pay ranges from $27,940 for newcomers to $126,380 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,960 Real Estate Agent jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $51,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,816 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $51,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,969 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,920 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,536 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,816 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,485 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in North Carolina?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in North Carolina is $51,240 per year ($24.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,740 and $99,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $51,240, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $41,816 per year ($3,485 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 7,960 Real Estate Agent jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.