Real Estate Brokers pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $223,390 or more. The middle half of real estate brokers in Indianapolis earn between $47,100 and $142,890.
- $30K10th
- $47K25th
- $77KMedian
- $143K75th
- $223K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,160 | $8,263 | $47.67 |
| Median | $77,200 | $6,433 | $37.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,100 | $3,925 | $22.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $142,890 | $11,908 | $68.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Real Estate Brokers pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Real estate brokers in Indianapolis earn 7% more than the Indiana average ($92,470) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($83,950). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $73,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $99,160 | $77,200 | $30,190 | $223,390 | n/a |
| Indiana | $92,470 | $75,000 | $30,190 | $211,420 | 740 |
| United States | $83,950 | $73,220 | $37,110 | $143,300 | 46,100 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Real Estate Brokers salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $99,160, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $73,661 a year, or $6,138 a month and $2,833 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for real estate brokers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $99,160 buys what about $103,620 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Real Estate Brokers salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 1st of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Indianapolis$99,160
- Evansville$83,300
- Columbus$80,580
Highest-paying cities for real estate brokers
Milwaukee, WI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,160).
- Milwaukee, WI$137,160
- Durham, NC$134,280
- Charlotte, NC$126,750
- Los Angeles, CA$115,770
- Providence, RI$114,000
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Real Estate Brokers salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do real estate brokers make an hour in Indianapolis?
$47.67 an hour on average, and $37.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level real estate brokers salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the real estate brokers take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $73,661 a year ($6,138 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,160. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do real estate brokers earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. average for this job ($83,950).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-9021; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 23.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
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