How much does a leasing consultant make?

The average leasing consultant salary in the United States is $32,729. Leasing consultant salaries typically range between $26,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for leasing consultants is $15.74 per hour. Leasing consultant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Leasing consultants earn the highest average salary in Connecticut.

Leasing consultant salary

Q: What state pays Leasing Consultants the most?

Connecticut pays Leasing Consultants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $38,611 per year, or $18.56 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a leasing consultant?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a leasing consultant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $38,515 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Leasing Consultant?

A good starting salary for a leasing consultant is $25,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a leasing consultant in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for leasing consultants is $30,842, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a leasing consultant can vary by state.

Q: How much do luxury leasing consultants make?

Luxury leasing consultants make an average of $40,000 in a year. This can vary significantly, ranging from $30,000 to $60,000 in a year, but the average hourly pay rate is about $15. Salaries for leasing consultants are often determined by the candidate's level of education, experience, relevant certifications, and skill set, as well as the position's specific job responsibilities.

Q: How much money do leasing consultants make?

Leasing consultants make an average of $35,000 in a year. This can vary significantly, ranging from $30,000 to $60,000 in a year, but the average hourly pay rate is about $15. Salaries for leasing consultants are often determined by the candidate's level of education, experience, relevant certifications, and skill set, as well as the position's specific job responsibilities.

Average leasing consultant salary

$15.74

$32,729 yearly

Entry-level leasing consultant salary

$26,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Leasing Consultant Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Leasing Consultant stands at $32,729 annually, translating to about $16 per hour. However, this figure can fluctuate based on various factors. For instance, leasing consultants in high-demand areas often earn more. States like California and New York typically report higher salaries due to increased living costs and competitive job markets.

Experience plays a critical role, with seasoned professionals commanding higher salaries compared to those just starting. In addition, specialization within the leasing sector can lead to better compensation. For example, consultants working in luxury apartments or commercial leasing might see salaries surpass the average significantly.

Utilizing platforms like Zippia can provide insights into salary trends, helping job seekers make informed decisions. Whether you're aiming for a higher position within the leasing field or starting your career, understanding these salary dynamics is essential for maximizing your earning potential.

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Leasing consultant salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a leasing consultant typically falls between $32,729 and $54,122.

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$32,729yearly

glassdoor[1]

$54,122yearly

indeed[2]

$36,752yearly

comparably[3]

$48,002yearly

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$33,475yearly

ZipRecruiter[5]

$36,710yearly

Average leasing consultant salary by state

The highest-paying states for leasing consultants are Connecticut, New York, and Idaho. The lowest average leasing consultant salary states are Alabama, Florida, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for leasing consultants

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Oregon	$37,346	$17.95
2	South Dakota	$33,302	$16.01
3	Massachusetts	$37,864	$18.20
4	Washington	$36,933	$17.76
5	Connecticut	$38,611	$18.56
6	New York	$38,515	$18.52
7	Idaho	$38,295	$18.41
8	Rhode Island	$34,885	$16.77
9	Minnesota	$33,563	$16.14
10	Vermont	$34,267	$16.47
11	Missouri	$33,678	$16.19
12	California	$36,338	$17.47
13	Indiana	$32,950	$15.84
14	New Jersey	$34,811	$16.74
15	Pennsylvania	$32,779	$15.76
16	Montana	$33,622	$16.16
17	North Dakota	$33,213	$15.97
18	Colorado	$33,446	$16.08
19	Arizona	$32,422	$15.59
20	Wisconsin	$32,689	$15.72
21	Michigan	$32,136	$15.45
22	District of Columbia	$32,859	$15.80
23	Virginia	$32,766	$15.75
24	Ohio	$31,432	$15.11
25	Maine	$32,995	$15.86
26	Oklahoma	$30,254	$14.55
27	Wyoming	$32,485	$15.62
28	Hawaii	$36,224	$17.42
29	North Carolina	$30,773	$14.79
30	Maryland	$33,697	$16.20
31	Kentucky	$31,426	$15.11
32	Nebraska	$31,800	$15.29
33	Illinois	$31,753	$15.27
34	Mississippi	$29,865	$14.36
35	Texas	$30,236	$14.54
36	Alabama	$29,637	$14.25
37	Georgia	$30,698	$14.76
38	Tennessee	$30,381	$14.61
39	New Mexico	$31,278	$15.04
40	Utah	$30,054	$14.45
41	New Hampshire	$30,694	$14.76
42	Nevada	$29,772	$14.31
43	Alaska	$32,061	$15.41
44	Florida	$29,604	$14.23
45	Kansas	$29,498	$14.18
46	Delaware	$30,566	$14.70
47	Iowa	$29,885	$14.37
48	West Virginia	$29,450	$14.16
49	South Carolina	$29,778	$14.32
50	Arkansas	$28,045	$13.48
51	Louisiana	$28,127	$13.52

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Highest paying cities for leasing consultants

The highest-paying cities for leasing consultants are New York, NY, Boston, MA, and Portland, OR.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York, NY	$38,456	$18.49
2	Boston, MA	$37,909	$18.23
3	Portland, OR	$37,304	$17.93
4	Seattle, WA	$37,058	$17.82
5	San Francisco, CA	$36,936	$17.76
6	Baltimore, MD	$33,821	$16.26
7	Minneapolis, MN	$33,591	$16.15
8	Broomfield, CO	$33,457	$16.09
9	Arlington, VA	$33,340	$16.03
10	Washington, DC	$32,846	$15.79
11	Philadelphia, PA	$32,830	$15.78
12	Indianapolis, IN	$32,795	$15.77
13	Phoenix, AZ	$32,460	$15.61
14	Chicago, IL	$31,800	$15.29
15	Columbus, OH	$31,161	$14.98
16	Marietta, GA	$30,860	$14.84
17	Raleigh, NC	$30,794	$14.80
18	Memphis, TN	$30,362	$14.60
19	Fort Worth, TX	$30,329	$14.58
20	Jacksonville, FL	$29,848	$14.35

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Leasing consultant salary details

A leasing consultant's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average leasing consultant salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a leasing consultant's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$39,000	$3,250	$19
75th Percentile	$36,000	$3,000	$17
Average	$32,729	$2,727	$16
25th Percentile	$29,000	$2,417	$14
10th Percentile	$26,000	$2,167	$13

Highest paying leasing consultant jobs

The highest paying types of leasing consultants are director of property management, real estate manager, and communications manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Property Administrator	$39,619	$3,302	$19.05	56,820
Property Manager	$49,958	$4,163	$24.02	15,402
Director Of Property Management	$97,349	$8,112	$46.80	78,020
Real Estate Manager	$86,874	$7,240	$41.77	24,751
Communications Manager	$81,304	$6,775	$39.09	26,350
Building Manager	$66,595	$5,550	$32.02	15,982

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Which companies pay leasing consultants the most?

Leasing consultant salaries at The Next Level and IESC are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average leasing consultant salary at companies like National Apartment Association and Cook Children's Medical Center are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	The Next Level	$37,230	$17.90
2	IESC	$37,044	$17.81
3	National Apartment Association	$36,908	$17.74
4	Cook Children's Medical Center	$36,887	$17.73
5	D.R. Horton	$36,853	$17.72
6	Madison Capital Funding	$36,740	$17.66
7	Gwr	$36,682	$17.64
8	The Graham Companies	$36,480	$17.54
9	Friedman	$36,477	$17.54
10	Integral Group	$36,471	$17.53
11	The University of Texas at San Antonio	$36,333	$17.47
12	United Nations Foundation	$36,274	$17.44
13	Cortland	$35,951	$17.28
14	Ctl	$35,497	$17.07
15	BECO	$35,483	$17.06
16	The First National Bank of Litchfield	$35,439	$17.04
17	National Community Renaissance	$35,208	$16.93
18	Full Circle Communities	$34,973	$16.81
19	Building and Land Technology	$34,917	$16.79
20	Estate	$34,874	$16.77

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Leasing consultant salary trends

The average leasing consultant salary has risen by $3,922 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average leasing consultant earned $28,807 annually, but today, they earn $32,729 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for leasing consultants over the last decade.

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Average leasing consultant salary over time

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Leasing consultant salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$32,700	$15.74	+1.5%
2024	$32,200	$15.50	+0.7%
2023	$32,000	$15.39	-0.6%
2022	$32,200	$15.47	+2.8%
2021	$31,300	$15.04	+2.9%

Recently added leasing consultant salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Bell Partners	Leasing Consultabt-Saybrook Pointe	San Jose, CA	06/30/2025	$45,914
Living.com	Leasing Consultant-Terra Residences	Maple, MN	06/30/2025	$36,773
Living.com	Leasing Consultant-Solis at Jackson Station	Salt Lake City, UT	06/30/2025	$41,740
Thrive Communities	Leasing Consultant-Lease Up	Seattle, WA	06/30/2025	$45,914
Rndhouse	Leasing Consultant-The Freestone	Bozeman, MT	06/30/2025	$41,740
Rndhouse	Floating Leasing Consultant	Boise, ID	06/30/2025	$39,653
D.R. Horton	Property Management-Leasing Consultant-LA Plata, MD (Ascend Pinegrove)	Edgewater, MD	06/29/2025	$35,360
Sares-Regis Group	Leasing Consultant-Lease Up	Las Vegas, NV	06/29/2025	$39,653
Camden	Leasing Consultant \| Camden Vineyards	Murrieta, CA	06/29/2025	$41,740
Tripalink	Leasing Consultant	Chicago, IL	06/29/2025	$39,653