How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Idaho?

BLS puts the average Real Estate Agent pay in Idaho at $46,650 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Idaho, after federal taxes, FICA, and Idaho state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $38,299 annually ($3,192/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Idaho?

On a $46,650 salary in Idaho, your take-home pay is approximately $38,299/year or $3,192/month. Federal tax: $3,418. State tax: $1,364. FICA: $3,569.

Is $46,650 a good Real Estate Agent salary?

$46,650 is the BLS average Real Estate Agent pay in Idaho, 33% below the US average of $69,510 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Idaho earn between $30,280 and $54,690.

How do Idaho taxes affect Real Estate Agent salaries?

Idaho levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $46,650 is $1,364. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 17.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Real Estate Agents?

In Idaho, the top 10% earn over $79,440 and the bottom 10% under $21,120 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average); top 20% earn 3-5x median. Related roles include: Realtor, Real Estate Broker, Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Luxury Specialist, Commercial Real Estate Agent.

How can a Real Estate Agent in Idaho reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Real Estate Agent Salary in Idaho (2026)

Average Real Estate Agent pay in Idaho

$46,650/year

≈ $22/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $30,280–$54,690

US average: $69,510

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents

After tax (single filer)

$38,299/year

$3,192/month · effective tax rate 17.9%

Federal $3,418
State $1,364
FICA $3,569
Take-home

Pay by role in Idaho

Top-Producing / Luxury AgentBLS · 75th–90th percentile$54,690–$79,440
Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Boise City metro)BLS · Boise City, ID · 75th–90th percentile$54,690–$74,830
Real Estate Agent (any market)BLS · middle 50%$30,280–$54,690
New AgentBLS · 10th–25th percentile$21,120–$30,280

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$38,299
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,192
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,473
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$18/hr
Federal Tax	$3,418
State Tax	$1,364
FICA Taxes	$3,569
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	17.9%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Real Estate Agents earn the same — not even close

Idaho's real estate agent market is anchored by the Boise Treasure Valley (Boise North End + Foothills + East Boise + Eagle + Meridian + Star + Kuna + the substantial Treasure Valley Micron + Simplot + Albertsons + HPE + St Luke's executive market + the substantial post-2020 CA + WA tax-refugee remote-tech migration + the substantial Boise post-2020 housing supply tight + the substantial Eagle Hidden Springs + Tamarack Cascade luxury), Sun Valley + Ketchum + Hailey UHNW resort (Sun Valley Resort + the substantial Sun Valley Allen & Co conference + the substantial Wood River Valley UHNW + the substantial Sun Valley Bald Mountain + the substantial Ketchum Sun Valley legacy + ~$2M-$25M+ second-home market + the substantial post-2020 second-home migration), Coeur d'Alene + Sandpoint panhandle (Coeur d'Alene + Hayden + Post Falls + Sandpoint + the substantial Coeur d'Alene resort + Lake Coeur d'Alene + Lake Pend Oreille + the substantial post-2020 WA + CA luxury migration + the substantial Coeur d'Alene Resort + Spokane WA cross-border), McCall + Tamarack + Donnelly resort (McCall Cascade Lake + the substantial Tamarack Resort + the substantial McCall lake luxury + the substantial Brundage Mountain ski), Idaho Falls + Pocatello + Rexburg (the substantial INL federal contractor housing + the substantial BYU-Idaho Rexburg + the substantial Pocatello ISU), Twin Falls + Burley + Moscow + Lewiston, plus substantial ID ranch + farm + the substantial ID forest + the substantial ID ski + resort vacation rental.

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent

$54,690–$79,440

Sun Valley + Ketchum + Hailey + Wood River Valley · $2M-$25M+ UHNW · post-2020 second-home migration

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Idaho · 75th–90th percentile

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Boise City metro)

$54,690–$74,830

Boise North End + Foothills + Eagle Hidden Springs + East Boise · post-2020 CA + WA migration luxury

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Boise City, ID · 75th–90th percentile

Real Estate Agent (any market)

$30,280–$54,690

Senior buyer agent · Boise + Meridian + Coeur d Alene · post-2020 CA + WA migration + retirement relo

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Idaho · middle 50%

New Agent

$21,120–$30,280

New Realtor · ID Real Estate Commission licensed + brokerage sponsor + Idaho Realtors member

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Idaho · 10th–25th percentile

Worth knowing: Idaho's substantial post-2020 California + Washington tax-refugee remote-tech migration + Sun Valley UHNW resort + Coeur d'Alene panhandle luxury concentration is a distinctive ID Realtor feature most national real estate surveys understate — the dominant driver of ID 2020-2026 home price appreciation that briefly made Boise the country's hottest housing market in 2021-2022. The substantial post-2020 California + Washington tax-refugee remote-tech migration (the substantial post-2020 CA 13.3% + CA Mental Health Services Tax 1% + WA 7% capital gains tax 2022 + WA estate tax vs ID 5.3% flat + ID NO estate tax differential + the substantial post-2020 CA + WA Bay Area + Seattle remote-tech migration to Boise + Eagle + Meridian + Coeur d'Alene + Sandpoint + Sun Valley + the substantial Boise post-2020 housing supply tight + the substantial Coeur d'Alene post-2020 panhandle migration) drove substantial ID Realtor transaction velocity 2020-2022. A $500K CA earner relocating to ID captures ~$45,000/year in CA income tax savings + the substantial avoidance of CA Mental Health Services Tax 1% surtax on income over $1M ($1M earner saves ~$80K-$130K/yr total) — substantial enough to justify ID housing premium. Sun Valley + Ketchum + Hailey UHNW market (Sun Valley Resort + the substantial Sun Valley Allen & Co conference + the substantial Wood River Valley UHNW + the substantial Sun Valley ~$2M-$25M+ second-home market + the substantial Ernest Hemingway + the substantial Sun Valley founder Averell Harriman 1936 + the substantial post-2020 second-home migration) supports a distinctive ID luxury Realtor specialty — senior Sun Valley listing agents clear $135-425K+ commission. Coeur d'Alene + Sandpoint panhandle market (Coeur d'Alene Resort + Lake Coeur d'Alene + Lake Pend Oreille + the substantial Sandpoint Schweitzer Mountain + the substantial post-2020 WA + CA panhandle migration + the substantial Spokane WA cross-border) supports specialized ID panhandle Realtor work. Boise Foothills + Eagle Hidden Springs executive market (the substantial Micron + Simplot + Albertsons + HPE + St Luke's executive market + the substantial Boise North End + Foothills + Eagle luxury) supports substantial ID Treasure Valley luxury Realtor specialty. McCall + Tamarack Resort + Donnelly market (Cascade Lake + the substantial Tamarack Resort post-2018 reopening + Brundage Mountain + the substantial McCall lake luxury) supports substantial ID resort specialty. Idaho Realtors + Boise Regional Realtors + Coeur d'Alene Regional Realtors + Intermountain MLS access. ID Real Estate Commission licensing requires 90 hours pre-license + 12 hours continuing education biennially. ID 5.3% flat + ID 6% sales tax + ID NO estate tax + ID IS a Right-to-Work state (signed 1985) anchor the ID Realtor proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Real Estate Agents in Idaho and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Idaho 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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