How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Utah?

BLS puts the average Real Estate Agent pay in Utah at $53,610 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Utah, after federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $43,376 annually ($3,615/month).

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

On a $53,610 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $43,376/year or $3,615/month. Federal tax: $4,253. State tax: $1,880. FICA: $4,101.

Is $53,610 a good Real Estate Agent salary?

$53,610 is the BLS average Real Estate Agent pay in Utah, 23% below the US average of $69,510 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Utah earn between $37,120 and $60,090.

How do Utah taxes affect Real Estate Agent salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $53,610 is $1,880. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 19.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Real Estate Agents?

In Utah, the top 10% earn over $82,790 and the bottom 10% under $30,290 (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 Utah 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 Utah (2026)

Average Real Estate Agent pay in Utah

$53,610/year

≈ $26/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $37,120–$60,090

US average: $69,510

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents

After tax (single filer)

$43,376/year

$3,615/month · effective tax rate 19.09%

Federal $4,253
State $1,880
FICA $4,101
Take-home

Pay by role in Utah

Top-Producing / Luxury AgentBLS · 75th–90th percentile$60,090–$82,790
Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Salt Lake City metro)BLS · Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 75th–90th percentile$59,990–$94,520
Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (St. George metro)BLS · St. George, UT · 75th–90th percentile$57,500–$82,420
Real Estate Agent (any market)BLS · middle 50%$37,120–$60,090
New AgentBLS · 10th–25th percentile$30,290–$37,120

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$43,376
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,615
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,668
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$21/hr
Federal Tax	$4,253
State Tax	$1,880
FICA Taxes	$4,101
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	19.09%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

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

Utah's real estate agent market is anchored by Park City + Deer Valley UHNW resort (Park City + Deer Valley + Old Town + Park Meadows + Promontory + Glenwild + Empire Pass + the substantial Park City Mountain + Deer Valley Resort + the substantial Sundance Film Festival + the substantial post-2002 Winter Olympics legacy + the substantial Park City ~$2M-$25M+ UHNW second-home market + post-2020 CA + NY remote-tech migration), Silicon Slopes tech corridor (Lehi + Draper + American Fork + Highland + the substantial Adobe Lehi + Qualtrics + Pluralsight + Vivint executive market + the substantial post-2020 CA Bay Area + NY tax-refugee remote-tech migration + the substantial Lehi Traverse Mountain + Draper Suncrest + Highland luxury), Salt Lake metro (Salt Lake City East Bench + Avenues historic + Federal Heights + Holladay + Cottonwood Heights + the substantial SLC Sugar House + the substantial Wasatch Front + the substantial Intermountain + UU + Goldman Sachs executive market), Provo + Orem (BYU + the substantial Utah County + Vivint + Nu Skin executive market + the substantial Provo Canyon Hobble Creek + the substantial Sundance Mountain Resort), St George southern UT (St George + Washington + Hurricane + the substantial post-2020 St George retirement + migration boom + the substantial St George ~108K population fastest-growing + the substantial Zion National Park gateway + the substantial Snow Canyon + Tuacahn arts), Wasatch County + Heber + Midway + Charleston + Wasatch Mountains (the substantial Wasatch Back + the substantial Jordanelle Reservoir + the substantial Wasatch luxury + post-2020 Park City spillover migration), Ogden + Layton + Logan, plus substantial UT ranch + farm + the substantial UT ski + resort vacation rental + Utah Lake.

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent

$60,090–$82,790

Park City + Deer Valley + Promontory + Glenwild + Empire Pass · $2M-$25M+ UHNW · post-2020 CA + NY migration

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

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (Salt Lake City metro)

$59,990–$94,520

SLC East Bench + Avenues + Federal Heights + Holladay + Cottonwood Heights · Intermountain + UU + GS executive

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 75th–90th percentile

Top-Producing / Luxury Agent (St. George metro)

$57,500–$82,420

St George + Washington + Hurricane · post-2020 retirement + migration boom + Zion National Park gateway

Source: BLS May 2025 · Real Estate Sales Agents · St. George, UT · 75th–90th percentile

Real Estate Agent (any market)

$37,120–$60,090

Senior buyer agent · SLC + Lehi + Park City · post-2020 CA + NY tech migration + retirement relo

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

New Agent

$30,290–$37,120

New Realtor · UT Division of Real Estate licensed + brokerage sponsor + UAR member

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

Worth knowing: Utah's Park City + Deer Valley UHNW resort + Silicon Slopes tech corridor + post-2020 CA + NY tax-refugee remote-tech migration concentration is a distinctive UT Realtor feature most national real estate surveys understate. Park City + Deer Valley UHNW market (Park City + Deer Valley + Old Town + Promontory + Glenwild + Empire Pass + the substantial Park City Mountain Resort post-2014 Vail acquisition + Deer Valley Resort + the substantial post-2002 Winter Olympics legacy + the substantial Sundance Film Festival + the substantial Park City ~$2M-$25M+ UHNW + the substantial post-2020 CA + NY remote-tech migration + the substantial post-2024 Deer Valley East Village expansion adding ~3,700 acres) supports a distinctive UT luxury Realtor specialty — senior Park City + Deer Valley listing agents clear $145-465K+ commission, comparable to Aspen + Vail luxury markets. The substantial Silicon Slopes tech corridor (Adobe Lehi + Qualtrics Provo + Pluralsight Draper + eBay Draper + Vivint Smart Home Provo + Domo + Nu Skin Provo + the substantial Lehi Traverse Mountain + Draper Suncrest + Highland Hidden Oaks + the substantial post-2020 CA Bay Area + NY tax-refugee remote-tech migration + the substantial UT 4.45% flat vs CA 13.3% + CA Mental Health Services Tax 1% + NY 14.776% top differential + the substantial Silicon Slopes housing supply tight) supports a unique UT tech-executive Realtor specialty — Silicon Slopes listing agents clear $95-285K commission. A $500K CA earner relocating to UT captures ~$44,000/year in CA income tax savings + the substantial post-2022 CA Mental Health Services Tax avoidance. Salt Lake East Bench + Avenues historic + Federal Heights market (the substantial SLC East Bench Federal Heights + the substantial Avenues 1880s historic + the substantial Holladay + Cottonwood Heights + the substantial SLC Intermountain + UU + Goldman Sachs SLC + Zions Bancorporation executive market) supports substantial SLC luxury Realtor specialty. Wasatch County Heber + Midway market (the substantial Wasatch Back + Jordanelle Reservoir + the substantial Park City spillover + the substantial post-2020 Heber luxury migration) supports substantial UT mountain Realtor specialty. St George southern UT market (the substantial post-2020 St George retirement + remote-tech migration + the substantial St George fastest-growing US metro 2020-2022 + the substantial Zion National Park gateway + the substantial St George ~108K population growth) supports substantial UT southern Realtor specialty. Utah Association of Realtors UAR + Salt Lake Board of Realtors + Park City Board of Realtors + Wasatch Front Regional MLS access. UT Division of Real Estate licensing requires 120 hours pre-license + 18 hours continuing education biennially. UT 4.45% flat + UT 6.1% sales tax + UT NO estate tax + UT IS a Right-to-Work state (signed 1955) anchor the UT Realtor proposition.

Sources & Methodology

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