How much does a Real Estate Agent make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Real Estate Agent pay in New Hampshire at $70,160 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Hampshire, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Hampshire state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $58,188 annually ($4,849/month).

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

On a $70,160 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $58,188/year or $4,849/month. Federal tax: $6,605. State tax: $0. FICA: $5,367.

Is $70,160 a good Real Estate Agent salary?

$70,160 is the BLS average Real Estate Agent pay in New Hampshire, about the same as the US average of $69,510 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $47,020 and $84,990.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Real Estate Agent salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $70,160 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 17.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Real Estate Agents?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $97,780 and the bottom 10% under $43,950 (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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire (2026)

Average Real Estate Agent pay in New Hampshire

$70,160/year

≈ $34/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $47,020–$84,990

US average: $69,510

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents

After tax (single filer)

$58,188/year

$4,849/month · effective tax rate 17.06%

Federal $6,605
FICA $5,367
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Top-Producing / Luxury AgentBLS · 75th–90th percentile$84,990–$97,780
Real Estate Agent (any market)BLS · middle 50%$47,020–$84,990
New AgentBLS · 10th–25th percentile$43,950–$47,020

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$58,188
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,849
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,238
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$28/hr
Federal Tax	$6,605
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$5,367
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	17.06%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

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

New Hampshire's real estate agent market is anchored by the Seacoast (Portsmouth + Rye + New Castle + Hampton + Stratham + Exeter + the substantial Portsmouth post-2020 MA tax-refugee remote-tech migration + the substantial Seacoast Region UHNW luxury + the substantial Portsmouth Pease International Tradeport corporate + the substantial Portsmouth Liberty Mutual + Lonza + the substantial Portsmouth Strawbery Banke historic luxury), Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront (Wolfeboro + Meredith + Center Harbor + Alton Bay + Moultonborough + the substantial Lake Winnipesaukee summer luxury + the substantial Wolfeboro estate market + the substantial Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront ~$1M-$15M+ properties), White Mountains ski + resort (North Conway + Lincoln-Woodstock + Bretton Woods + Jackson + the substantial Loon Mountain + the substantial Cannon Mountain + the substantial Bretton Woods Omni Mount Washington + the substantial post-2020 White Mountains second-home migration), Manchester + Bedford + Nashua executive (Bedford + Hollis + Amherst + Windham + the substantial post-2020 MA migration executive luxury + Fidelity Merrimack + BAE Nashua + the substantial post-2020 Bedford luxury), Upper Valley (Hanover + Lebanon + the substantial Dartmouth UHNW + the substantial Dartmouth Health Geisel School of Medicine + the substantial Hanover ~$1M-$5M+ luxury), Concord state capital, plus substantial NH commercial real estate + NH timberland + farm + the substantial NH coastal + lake vacation rental + the substantial NH ski resort property.

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent

$84,990–$97,780

Portsmouth + Rye + New Castle + Hampton luxury · 3% commission + post-2020 MA tax-refugee UHNW

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

Real Estate Agent (any market)

$47,020–$84,990

Senior buyer agent · Manchester + Nashua + Portsmouth · MA relo + retirement + remote-tech migration

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

New Agent

$43,950–$47,020

New Realtor · NH Real Estate Commission licensed + brokerage sponsor + NH Association of Realtors member

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

Worth knowing: New Hampshire's substantial post-2020 MA tax-refugee remote-tech migration is a distinctive NH Realtor feature most national real estate surveys understate — the dominant driver of NH 2020-2026 home price appreciation. The country's substantial New Hampshire post-2020 MA tax-refugee remote-tech migration (the substantial post-2020 MA Fair Share 9% surtax + MA 5% income tax + MA 6.25% sales tax vs NH 0% income tax + 0% sales tax + NO estate tax differential + the substantial post-2022 MA Question 1 millionaire surtax + the substantial post-2020 MA remote-tech migration to Bedford + Hollis + Amherst + Windham + Hampton + Portsmouth + Rye + Hanover + the substantial NH housing supply tight + the substantial Seacoast + Lake Winnipesaukee + White Mountains summer cottage to year-round migration) drove substantial NH Realtor transaction velocity 2020-2024. A $300K MA earner relocating to NH captures ~$24,000/year in MA income tax savings; a $1M+ MA earner subject to the Fair Share 9% surtax saves ~$50K-$90K/yr total — substantial enough to justify NH housing premium. Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront (Wolfeboro + Meredith + Center Harbor + Alton Bay + Moultonborough + ~$1M-$15M+ properties + the substantial Wolfeboro 1860s estate market + the substantial Lake Winnipesaukee summer cottage to year-round migration + the substantial 71 sq mile largest NH lake) supports a distinctive NH luxury Realtor specialty — senior Lake Winnipesaukee listing agents clear $125-385K+ commission. Portsmouth Seacoast market (Portsmouth Old Town + Rye + New Castle + Hampton + ~$800K-$5M+ historic + waterfront + the substantial Portsmouth post-2020 Liberty Mutual + Lonza + the substantial Pease International Tradeport corporate market + the substantial Portsmouth 1623 Strawbery Banke historic district + the substantial Portsmouth Old Port) supports specialized Portsmouth Realtor work. Bedford + Hollis + Amherst + Windham executive market (the substantial post-2020 MA luxury migration + Fidelity Merrimack + BAE Nashua + Liberty Mutual + Dartmouth Health Lebanon executive market) supports substantial NH Manchester-suburb Realtor specialty. White Mountains ski + resort (North Conway + Bretton Woods + Lincoln-Woodstock + Loon + Cannon + the substantial Jackson + the substantial post-2020 White Mountains second-home migration + the substantial Bretton Woods Omni Mount Washington) supports substantial NH ski property specialty. NH Association of Realtors + Greater Manchester Board of Realtors + Seacoast Board of Realtors + Northern New England Real Estate Network NNEREN MLS access. NH Real Estate Commission licensing requires 40 hours pre-license + 15 hours continuing education biennially. NH 0% income tax + 0% sales tax + NO estate tax + NH RSA 77 Interest and Dividends tax fully phased out Jan 1 2025 anchor the NH Realtor proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Real Estate Agents in New Hampshire and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (New Hampshire levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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