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Real Estate Agent Salary in Ohio (2026)
$22.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,779/year ($3,232/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 40th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 5,130 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $46,240 a year — though pay ranges from $29,990 for newcomers to $96,840 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,130 Real Estate Agent jobs in Ohio (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $46,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,779 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $46,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,369 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,537 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$555 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,779 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,232 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Ohio?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Ohio is $46,240 per year ($22.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,460 and $59,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $46,240, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $38,779 per year ($3,232 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 5,130 Real Estate Agent jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.