Real estate agent salary in California
How much does a Real Estate Agent make in California?
Average base salary
$108,293
same
as national averageAverage $108,293
Low $47,365
High $247,597
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a real estate agent is $108,293 per year in California. 6.1k salaries reported, updated at November 25, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in California
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Real Estate Agents in California
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Highest paying cities for Real Estate Agents near California
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Where can a Real Estate Agent earn more?
Compare salaries for Real Estate Agents in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Real Estate Agents
Most recommended skill
Market Analysis(earn +61.67% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 1400.00% since 2018. Real Estate Agents with this skill earn +61.67% more than the average base salary, which is $108,293 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | increase by 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | decrease by 50.00% |
| 2019 | 15 | increase by 1400.00% |
Top companies hiring Real Estate Agents with the recommended skill
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Most common benefits for Real Estate Agents
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 3,536 ratings70% of Real Estate Agents in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in California?
Sales Representative
Job openingsAverage $81,329 per year
Insurance Agent
Job openingsAverage $75,569 per year
Outside Sales Representative
Job openingsAverage $81,327 per year
Account Executive
Job openingsAverage $78,870 per year
Account Manager
Job openingsAverage $76,235 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Real Estate Agent
Do real estate agents get hourly pay?
No, real estate agents typically get paid commission after they help a client buy or sell property.
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Who is the highest-paid real estate agent?
Real estate agents in high cost of living cities such as New York and San Francisco tend to be the highest earners.
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How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a real estate agent?
If you’re unsure about what salary is appropriate for a real estate agent, visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry and experience.
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