How much does an agent make?

The average agent salary in the United States is $37,864. Agent salaries typically range between $19,000 and $72,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for agents is $18.2 per hour. Agent salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Agents earn the highest average salary in New York.

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Q: What state pays Agents the most?

New York pays Agents the most in the United States, with an average salary of $58,251 per year, or $28.01 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an agent?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an agent if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Alabama you should be paid close to $57,616 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for an Agent?

A good starting salary for an agent is $20,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an agent in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for agents is $35,399, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an agent can vary by state.

Q: Do agents make a lot of money?

No, agents typically do not make a lot of money. The average annual salary for agents is $35,013 a year. That is roughly $16.83 an hour. Entry-level pay for agents is $20,000 a year, on average, which equates to $10.00 an hour.

Q: How much do FBI agents make a year?

FBI agents make between $50,000 and $70,000 a year, on average. The average annual salary for all federal agents is $67,242. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) follows the Law Enforcement Government PayScale. FBI special agent salaries start at GL-10, which is the highest level and ranges from around $50,000 to just under $70,000 annually.

Q: How much does the average real estate agent make?

The average real estate agent makes $99,000 a year. That equates to $48,06 per hour, on average. Top earners make in the low six-figures, while the bottom 10% make $87,000 a year, on average. There is a good deal of variation in real estate agent salaries, depending on location and commission.

Q: What agents get paid the most?

The agents that get paid the most are successful sports agents. Though, the national average for all sports agents is just $34,469 annually. Scott Boras is the highest paid sports agent in the world, according to Forbes. He has $2B in contracts, mostly in baseball, and earns over $100M a year in commission alone.

Average agent salary

$37,864

$18.2 hourly rate

Entry-level agent salary

$19,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Agent Salary

The salary for an agent typically falls around $37,864 annually, which translates to about $18 per hour. However, these figures vary significantly across different states and industries. For instance, agents in real estate may earn considerably more due to commission structures, while those in insurance might see different compensation based on client interactions and policy sales.

Factors Influencing Salary

Key factors influencing an agent's salary include:

Experience Level: Entry-level agents often start at lower salaries, but with experience, many see substantial increases.
Location: Salaries can differ vastly by state, with urban areas typically offering higher wages due to increased demand.
Industry: Different sectors, such as real estate, insurance, and travel, have varying pay scales based on market demand and commission structures.

Exploring these factors can provide valuable insights into where you might earn more. Additionally, reviewing salary estimates from various sources can help you understand market trends and prepare for future negotiations.

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Agent salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level agent	$22,700	$10.91
Mid-level agent	$38,800	$18.67
Senior-level agent	$44,200	$21.26

Agent salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for an agent typically falls between $30,000 and $74,697.

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$37,864yearly

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$74,697yearly

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$38,484yearly

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$30,000yearly

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$62,923yearly

Average agent salary by state

The highest-paying states for agents are New York, Alabama, and Connecticut. The lowest average agent salary states are Montana, Utah, and Nevada.

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Highest paying states for agents

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Alabama	$57,616	$27.70
2	Iowa	$44,845	$21.56
3	Connecticut	$55,614	$26.74
4	Vermont	$49,486	$23.79
5	New Hampshire	$47,254	$22.72
6	New York	$58,251	$28.01
7	Ohio	$43,976	$21.14
8	Wisconsin	$47,232	$22.71
9	Maine	$44,944	$21.61
10	Massachusetts	$52,995	$25.48
11	West Virginia	$51,449	$24.74
12	Indiana	$45,787	$22.01
13	Michigan	$44,420	$21.36
14	Kentucky	$41,727	$20.06
15	Mississippi	$42,237	$20.31
16	Nebraska	$42,763	$20.56
17	New Jersey	$48,847	$23.48
18	Rhode Island	$45,292	$21.77
19	Minnesota	$45,000	$21.63
20	Pennsylvania	$41,230	$19.82
21	Kansas	$44,545	$21.42
22	District of Columbia	$50,033	$24.05
23	South Carolina	$41,169	$19.79
24	Illinois	$43,218	$20.78
25	Missouri	$40,123	$19.29
26	South Dakota	$42,304	$20.34
27	Alaska	$35,916	$17.27
28	Arizona	$37,112	$17.84
29	Texas	$39,072	$18.78
30	Maryland	$44,529	$21.41
31	Oregon	$40,450	$19.45
32	Florida	$37,283	$17.92
33	Louisiana	$35,173	$16.91
34	Delaware	$40,021	$19.24
35	Tennessee	$34,500	$16.59
36	North Carolina	$40,219	$19.34
37	North Dakota	$36,689	$17.64
38	Colorado	$37,476	$18.02
39	Hawaii	$35,930	$17.27
40	California	$40,069	$19.26
41	Oklahoma	$35,945	$17.28
42	Montana	$31,450	$15.12
43	Arkansas	$34,360	$16.52
44	Nevada	$30,216	$14.53
45	Georgia	$36,810	$17.70
46	Wyoming	$30,057	$14.45
47	Utah	$31,328	$15.06
48	Virginia	$38,627	$18.57
49	Washington	$34,947	$16.80
50	New Mexico	$29,914	$14.38
51	Idaho	$27,093	$13.03

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Highest paying cities for agents

The highest-paying cities for agents are New York, NY, Boston, MA, and Madison, WI.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York, NY	$58,324	$28.04
2	Boston, MA	$52,774	$25.37
3	Madison, WI	$46,782	$22.49
4	Indianapolis, IN	$45,749	$21.99
5	Portland, ME	$45,491	$21.87
6	Baltimore, MD	$44,555	$21.42
7	Chicago, IL	$43,218	$20.78
8	Lincoln, NE	$42,816	$20.58
9	Richmond, KY	$41,781	$20.09
10	Philadelphia, PA	$41,577	$19.99
11	San Diego, CA	$41,207	$19.81
12	Columbia, SC	$41,151	$19.78
13	Saint Louis, MO	$40,707	$19.57
14	Raleigh, NC	$40,659	$19.55
15	Hillsboro, OR	$40,131	$19.29
16	San Antonio, TX	$39,462	$18.97
17	Sterling, VA	$38,832	$18.67
18	Colorado Springs, CO	$37,888	$18.22
19	Jacksonville, FL	$37,516	$18.04
20	Phoenix, AZ	$36,957	$17.77

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Agent salary details

An agent's salary ranges from $19,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $72,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average agent salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an agent's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$72,000	$6,000	$35
75th Percentile	$53,000	$4,417	$25
Average	$37,864	$3,155	$18
25th Percentile	$26,000	$2,167	$13
10th Percentile	$19,000	$1,583	$9

Highest paying agent jobs

The highest paying types of agents are life insurance agent, licensed insurance agent, and insurance agent.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Licensed Insurance Agent	$54,118	$4,510	$26.02	78,016
Customer Service Agent	$29,598	$2,466	$14.23	219,115
Health Insurance Agent	$49,934	$4,161	$24.01	112,235
Insurance Sales Agent	$49,587	$4,132	$23.84	73,485
Life Insurance Agent	$62,552	$5,213	$30.07	68,781
Customer Care Agent	$31,774	$2,648	$15.28	268,932

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Which companies pay agents the most?

Agent salaries at Latham & Watkins and Barclays are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average agent salary at companies like Southern California Edison and University of Maryland, Baltimore are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Latham & Watkins	$203,605	$97.89
2	Barclays	$105,524	$50.73
3	Southern California Edison	$103,584	$49.80
4	University of Maryland, Baltimore	$103,406	$49.71
5	NTT Data International L.L.C.	$91,002	$43.75
6	NV Energy	$84,760	$40.75
7	Tata Group	$84,343	$40.55
8	Wipro Limited	$81,725	$39.29
9	Volkert	$80,103	$38.51
10	AECOM	$76,163	$36.62
11	HDR	$74,551	$35.84
12	Hospice of the Western Reserve	$72,455	$34.83
13	Salesforce	$72,107	$34.67
14	Syska Hennessy Group	$70,240	$33.77
15	General Electric	$66,407	$31.93
16	ASML Holding	$65,817	$31.64
17	TRC Companies	$64,827	$31.17
18	United Talent Agency	$64,478	$31.00
19	Lcra	$63,236	$30.40
20	Martin Mgmt Group	$62,042	$29.83

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Agent salary trends

The average agent salary has risen by $3,432 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average agent earned $34,432 annually, but today, they earn $37,864 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for agents over the last decade.

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Average agent salary over time

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Agent salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$37,900	$18.20	+2.4%
2025	$37,000	$17.77	+0.7%
2024	$36,700	$17.65	+1.8%
2023	$36,100	$17.34	-0.6%
2022	$36,300	$17.44	+3.6%

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