Real Estate Brokers Salary in Virginia

Real estate brokers in Virginia earn the most in Harrisonburg (average $110,910 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($84,650), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the real estate brokers average at $97,560 and the median at $77,270 for 1,500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,950.

Real Estate Brokers average salary by city in Virginia

Harrisonburg$110,910
Richmond$97,680
Virginia Beach$84,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Harrisonburg	$110,910	$84,590	$60,010	$81,292	95
Richmond	$97,680	$75,300	$52,850	$72,745	98
Virginia Beach	$84,650	$70,800	$50,250	$64,328	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Real Estate Brokers salary in other states

Real Estate Brokers salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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.
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.

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