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Real Estate Agent Salary in Virginia (2026)
$30.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,670/year ($4,222/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 11th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 5,750 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $63,980 a year — though pay ranges from $36,610 for newcomers to $122,100 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,750 Real Estate Agent jobs in Virginia (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $63,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,670 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $63,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,498 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,894 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,918 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,670 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,222 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Virginia?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Virginia is $63,980 per year ($30.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,120 and $94,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $63,980, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $50,670 per year ($4,222 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 5,750 Real Estate Agent jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.