How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Maryland?

BLS puts the average Real Estate Agent pay in Maryland at $67,460 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Maryland, after federal taxes, FICA, and Maryland state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $52,077 annually ($4,340/month).

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

On a $67,460 salary in Maryland, your take-home pay is approximately $52,077/year or $4,340/month. Federal tax: $6,011. State tax: $2,841. FICA: $5,161. MD county tax (2.25% assumed): $1,370.

Is $67,460 a good Real Estate Agent salary?

$67,460 is the BLS average Real Estate Agent pay in Maryland, 3% below the US average of $69,510 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Maryland earn between $43,070 and $77,990.

How do Maryland taxes affect Real Estate Agent salaries?

Maryland levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $67,460 is $2,841. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.8%.

What are the career growth prospects for Real Estate Agents?

In Maryland, the top 10% earn over $99,990 and the bottom 10% under $37,370 (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 Maryland 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 Maryland (2026)

Average Real Estate Agent pay in Maryland

$67,460/year

≈ $32/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $43,070–$77,990

US average: $69,510

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents

After tax (single filer)

$52,077/year

$4,340/month · effective tax rate 22.8%

Federal $6,011
State $2,841
MD county (2.25% min.) $1,370
FICA $5,161
Take-home

Pay by role in Maryland

Top-Producing / Luxury AgentBLS · 75th–90th percentile$77,990–$99,990
Real Estate Agent (any market)BLS · middle 50%$43,070–$77,990
New AgentBLS · 10th–25th percentile$37,370–$43,070
Property ManagerBLS · middle 50%$69,260–$121,440
Real Estate AppraiserBLS · 75th–90th percentile$98,260–$128,990

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$52,077
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,340
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,003
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$25/hr
Federal Tax	$6,011
State Tax	$2,841
MD County Tax (2.25% min.)	$1,370
FICA Taxes	$5,161
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.8%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

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

Maryland's real estate agent market is dominated by the DC suburban corridor (Montgomery County's Bethesda + Chevy Chase + Potomac + Kensington plus Prince George's + Howard + Anne Arundel + Frederick counties) plus Baltimore metro (residential + commercial) plus Eastern Shore (Ocean City + St. Michaels resort + waterfront) plus agricultural land in central + Eastern Shore MD. Major brokerages include Long & Foster Real Estate (Chantilly VA but MD market leader), Compass MD, Coldwell Banker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Pen Fed Realty, plus boutique luxury firms McEnearney + TTR Sotheby's.

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent

$77,990–$99,990

CBRE Bethesda + Baltimore · JLL · Cushman Wakefield · industrial + office + multifamily

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

Real Estate Agent (any market)

$43,070–$77,990

Mid-career · 15-25 transactions/year · transitioning from new agent to top-producer

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

New Agent

$37,370–$43,070

High churn band · 60% of new agents leave by year 3 · sphere development + lead-gen phase

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

Property Manager

$69,260–$121,440

JLL + CBRE + Colliers property management · DC/MD CRE management · CPM credential

Source: BLS May 2025 · Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · Maryland · middle 50%

Real Estate Appraiser

$98,260–$128,990

Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser · MD Real Estate Commission licensed

Source: BLS May 2025 · Property Appraisers and Assessors · Maryland · 75th–90th percentile

Worth knowing: Maryland's residential real estate market is among the highest-priced US suburban markets due to the DC suburb concentration. Montgomery County (Bethesda + Chevy Chase + Potomac + Bethesda) median home prices clear $850K-$1.2M for single-family in top neighborhoods as of 2026; luxury Potomac estate market sustains $2-8M residential pricing. Howard County (Columbia + Ellicott City) median family homes $625-925K. Anne Arundel (Annapolis + Severna Park + Crofton) median $525-825K with substantial waterfront premium. The 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and ongoing recovery + insurance + commercial real estate dislocation reshaped Baltimore metro Eastern Shore commercial logistics CRE patterns. The federal contractor concentration in Bethesda creates substantial demand for $1-3M single-family near NIH + Lockheed Martin HQ + Walter Reed — driving senior luxury agent comp at $185-685K+. Long & Foster Real Estate (founded in Fairfax VA 1968, now part of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, but historically the dominant DC/MD/VA brokerage) operates the largest MD agent network. The MD combined effective rate at top-producer agent comp ($180K, Montgomery County 3.20% piggyback) is ~8.0%; senior luxury agent at $500K+ commission income faces a 9.45% combined marginal rate under the 2025 BRFA's 6.25% bracket. The estate tax $5M exemption (one of the lowest US thresholds) plus the 10% inheritance tax on non-direct-relative heirs drives meaningful HNW FL relocation patterns at retirement-stage MD residents.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Real Estate Agents in Maryland and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Maryland 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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