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Real estate agent salary in Texas

How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Texas?

Average base salary

$84,952
11%
below national average
Average $84,952
Low $42,236
High $170,871
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a real estate agent is $84,952 per year in Texas. 4k salaries reported, updated at September 19, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in Texas

Years of experiencePer 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 Texas

  1. Coldwell Banker
    4.2
    4,327 reviews7 salaries reported
    $133,195per year
  2. $96,743per year
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Highest paying cities for Real Estate Agents near Texas

  1. Haslet, TX
    $101,388 per year
    6 salaries reported
  2. McKinney, TX
    $100,726 per year
    13 salaries reported
  3. Dallas, TX
    $98,456 per year
    320 salaries reported
  1. Tyler, TX
    $97,927 per year
    17 salaries reported
  2. Austin, TX
    $94,498 per year
    350 salaries reported
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $89,747 per year
    280 salaries reported
  1. Southlake, TX
    $85,641 per year
    18 salaries reported
  2. Houston, TX
    $83,421 per year
    525 salaries reported
  3. Amarillo, TX
    $73,199 per year
    8 salaries reported
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Where can a Real Estate Agent earn more?

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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 $84,952 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
20172increase by 2
20181decrease by 50.00%
201915increase by 1400.00%

Top companies hiring Real Estate Agents with the recommended skill

Keller Williams Realty
THE JORDAN AGENCY
Home Squadron
Story Real Estate LLC
UHG at KW
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SkillsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
4 jobs4
2 jobs7
4 jobs8
970 jobs1,768
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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 ratings

70% 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 Texas?

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Average $17.06 per hour

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Common questions about salaries for a Real Estate Agent

How much do top real estate agents make?

Top real estate agents might own a brokerage and have many real estate agents working under them. These top real estate agents can make millions of dollars a year.

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How do real estate agents get paid?

Many real estate agents receive a set salary with an additional commission. Some of them can remain steady and successful in their career by solely gaining a commission. This can vary depending on the company a real estate agent will work for. Real estate agents often receive a commission from the property they successfully help a client sell, purchase or rent.

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Do real estate agents get paid weekly?

No. Real estate agents get paid commission, meaning they will get paid any time they help a client buy or sell property rather than earning a weekly paycheck.

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