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Real Estate Agent Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$27.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,072/year ($3,923/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 20th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 5,680 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $58,120 a year — though pay ranges from $37,960 for newcomers to $96,780 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,680 Real Estate Agent jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $58,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,072 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $58,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,794 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,446 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,807 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,072 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,923 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Wisconsin?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Wisconsin is $58,120 per year ($27.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,210 and $72,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $58,120, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $47,072 per year ($3,923 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 5,680 Real Estate Agent jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.