Real Estate Brokers Salary in California
Real Estate Brokers in California earn a median of $80,450 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($73,220)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 8,430
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,120; the top 10% earn over $145,660. Nationally the range is $37,110 to $143,300.
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Real Estate Brokers pay in California
How much do real estate brokers make in California?
The median is $80,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,120 and the top 10% earn over $145,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for real estate brokers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 36 (+10% vs. the national median of $73,220). Living costs are not included.