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Real estate agent salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Real Estate Agent make in California?

Average base salary

$119,072
18%
above national average
Average $119,072
Low $53,838
High $263,350

The average salary for a real estate agent is $119,072 per year in California. 8.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

Real Estate Agent job openings in California

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Seasoned Real Estate Sales Age...
The Stephanie Younger Group | COMPASS
West Hollywood, CA
$48,226.91 - $196,492.21 a year
Full-time
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Real Estate Agent in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Travel + Leisure Co.
 
$290,000per year
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The Jason Mitchell Group
 
$284,380per year
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Partner Real Estate
 
$255,682per year
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Marriott Vacations Worldwide
 
$201,889per year
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Nationwide Real Estate Executi...
 
$200,000per year
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PREMIER REAL ESTATE
 
$196,250per year
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Highest paying cities for Real Estate Agents near California

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $143,478 per year
  2. Beverly Hills, CA
    $128,500 per year
  3. Riverside, CA
    $128,336 per year
  4. Pasadena, CA
    $127,407 per year
  5. Corona, CA
    $122,830 per year

Where can a Real Estate Agent earn more?

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