Real EstateUpdated Q1 2026

Real Estate Agent Salary
in Sacramento, CA

Help buyers and sellers navigate real estate transactions and negotiate deals. Median salary in Sacramento: $79K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$79K
per year
Take-home: $48K

Salary range in Sacramento

Entry level (25th)$49,000
Median (50th)$79,000
Senior (75th)$134,000
Top earner (90th)$230,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Sacramento, California.

Key facts for Sacramento

Median salary
$79K
annual
Take-home pay
$48K
after fed/state tax
COL index
128
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.3%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,800
per month
YoY growth
+3.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Sacramento Real Estate Agent to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $79K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Sacramento

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Real Estate Agent salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$66K$72K$78K$83K$89K201920212023202520272029
2026
$81K
projected
2027
$83K
projected
2028
$85K
projected
2029
$87K
projected
2030
$89K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$79,000+$0
2028 projected$79,000+$0
2029 projected$79,000+$0
2030 projected$79,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Real Estate Agent Salary in Sacramento, California: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Real Estate Agent salary in Sacramento, CA is $79,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Sacramento–CA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Real Estate Agent in Sacramento

Entry-level Real Estate Agents in Sacramento with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $49,000 and $79,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $79,000 to $134,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $134,000 to $230,000 or more.

Cost of living in Sacramento for Real Estate Agents

Sacramento has a cost of living index of 128 compared to the US national average of 100. Sacramento's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. California has a 9.3% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Real Estate Agent

Real estate license; NAR membership. 30% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Real Estate Agent salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Sacramento (current)$79K128
Los Angeles$101K163
San Diego$92K148
San Jose$130K210
San Francisco$139K224
Fresno$63K102