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Buyer broker salary

Average buyer broker salary

$55,572

$26.72 hourly rate

Entry-level buyer broker salary
$38,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Buyer Broker Salary

The average salary for a Buyer Broker is $55,572 per year. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific real estate market. For instance, Buyer Brokers in metropolitan areas often earn higher salaries due to increased demand and higher property values.

How Much Does a Buyer Broker Make?

On average, Buyer Brokers earn about $27 per hour. Entry-level positions typically start lower, while experienced brokers can command significantly higher pay. Understanding these salary ranges can help you set realistic expectations as you pursue this career.

Where Can a Buyer Broker Earn More?

Buyer Brokers in states like California and New York often see higher wages compared to those in other regions. Additionally, major cities such as New York City and Los Angeles are known for higher salary offerings due to the competitive nature of the real estate market.

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Columbus, OH$55,026
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Average buyer broker salary by state

The highest-paying states for buyer brokers are New York, Arizona, and Virginia. The lowest average buyer broker salary states are Georgia, Illinois, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for buyer brokers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Arizona$65,714$31.59
2New York$66,856$32.14
3North Carolina$59,652$28.68
4Pennsylvania$54,526$26.21
5Wisconsin$54,921$26.40
6Nevada$56,554$27.19
7Virginia$61,844$29.73
8New Mexico$57,015$27.41
9Alaska$57,464$27.63
10California$57,569$27.68
11New Jersey$61,780$29.70
12Kentucky$51,905$24.95
13Mississippi$50,914$24.48
14Indiana$51,777$24.89
15West Virginia$53,899$25.91
16Connecticut$52,923$25.44
17Colorado$52,854$25.41
18Arkansas$52,770$25.37
19Ohio$50,064$24.07
20Texas$51,374$24.70
21Michigan$49,358$23.73
22Utah$52,191$25.09
23Maryland$52,652$25.31
24Idaho$53,953$25.94
25Minnesota$50,600$24.33
26Alabama$50,872$24.46
27Washington$55,724$26.79
28Massachusetts$51,866$24.94
29Tennessee$47,818$22.99
30Delaware$53,752$25.84
31Louisiana$51,520$24.77
32Rhode Island$51,245$24.64
33North Dakota$49,293$23.70
34South Carolina$49,471$23.78
35District of Columbia$52,881$25.42
36Hawaii$47,566$22.87
37Maine$46,606$22.41
38Nebraska$48,135$23.14
39Georgia$41,209$19.81
40New Hampshire$47,384$22.78
41South Dakota$47,744$22.95
42Montana$48,948$23.53
43Vermont$47,061$22.63
44Oregon$43,925$21.12
45Illinois$37,946$18.24
46Iowa$36,971$17.77
47Florida$41,597$20.00
48Kansas$37,535$18.05
49Missouri$29,301$14.09
50Oklahoma$41,623$20.01
51Wyoming$35,328$16.98

Highest paying cities for buyer brokers

The highest-paying cities for buyer brokers are Milwaukee, WI, Bloomington, IN, and Coon Rapids, MN.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Milwaukee, WI$55,026$26.45
2Bloomington, IN$51,346$24.69
3Coon Rapids, MN$50,636$24.34

Buyer broker salary details

A buyer broker's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $79,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a buyer broker's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$79,000$6,583$38
75th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32
Average$55,572$4,631$27
25th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
10th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18

Highest paying buyer broker jobs

The highest paying types of buyer brokers are broker, real estate broker associate, and real estate broker.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Real Estate Closer$38,896$3,241$18.7020,016
Real Estate Sales Supervisor$44,321$3,693$21.3119,785
Real Estate Broker$80,250$6,687$38.5819,151
Buyer$54,049$4,504$25.9923,589
Broker$124,861$10,405$60.032,770

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$56,000$55,200$54,400$53,600$52,800$52,000
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Buyer broker salary trends

The average buyer broker salary has risen by $948 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average buyer broker earned $54,624 annually, but today, they earn $55,572 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for buyer brokers over the last decade.

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Average buyer broker salary over time

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Buyer broker salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$55,600$26.72+1.1%
2025$55,000$26.43+2.5%
2024$53,600$25.76+2.5%
2023$52,200$25.11-0.1%
2022$52,300$25.13-0.1%

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