How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Utah?

The average Real Estate Agent salary in Utah is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $56,939 annually ($4,745/month).

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

On a $72,000 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $56,939/year or $4,745/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $2,543. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Real Estate Agent salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Real Estate Agent — near the national median. In Utah, demand for this role is active.

How do Utah taxes affect Real Estate Agent salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $2,543. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Real Estate Agents?

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)

The average Real Estate Agent in Utah earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $56,939/year ($4,745/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$56,939
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,745
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,190
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$2,543
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.92%

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Real Estate Agent Salary Ranges in Utah

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$50,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$78,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$200,000

/year

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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.

Senior Listing Agent (Park City / Deer Valley UHNW)

$145,000–$465,000+

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

Senior Listing Agent (Silicon Slopes Lehi / Draper)

$95,000–$285,000+

Lehi Traverse Mountain + Draper Suncrest + Highland · Adobe + Qualtrics + Pluralsight tech executive market

Senior Listing Agent (Salt Lake East Bench)

$78,000–$215,000+

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

Wasatch County + Heber Valley Specialist

$75,000–$195,000+

Heber + Midway + Charleston + the substantial Wasatch Back + Jordanelle + post-2020 Park City spillover

St George Southern UT Specialist

$58,000–$148,000+

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

Commercial Real Estate Agent

$68,000–$175,000+

SLC + Lehi + Provo commercial brokerage · CRE deals + leasing + investment + CCIM

Senior Buyer Agent

$45,000–$95,000+

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

UT Ski + Resort Vacation Rental Specialist

$58,000–$148,000+

UT ski + resort vacation rental + the substantial Park City + Deer Valley + Snowbasin + Sundance

Mid-Career Realtor (2-5 yrs)

$38,000–$58,000+

Mid-career Realtor transitioning to senior band · Utah Association of Realtors + Salt Lake Board + Park City Board

New Realtor (0-2 yrs)

$22,000–$42,000+

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

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 4.55% 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 4.55% flat + UT 6.1% sales tax + UT NO estate tax + UT IS a Right-to-Work state (signed 1955) anchor the UT Realtor proposition.