Real Estate Sales Agents pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,600 or more. The middle half of real estate sales agents in Columbus earn between $31,090 and $58,610.
- $26K10th
- $31K25th
- $39KMedian
- $59K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,250 | $4,104 | $23.68 |
| Median | $38,640 | $3,220 | $18.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,090 | $2,591 | $14.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,610 | $4,884 | $28.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Real Estate Sales Agents pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Real estate sales agents in Columbus earn 25% less than the Georgia average ($65,250) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($69,510). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $52,830.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $49,250 | $38,640 | $26,230 | $84,600 | 230 |
| Georgia | $65,250 | $46,730 | $30,220 | $130,460 | 9,940 |
| United States | $69,510 | $52,830 | $32,970 | $123,590 | 193,370 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Real Estate Sales Agents salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $49,250, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $40,043 a year, or $3,337 a month and $1,540 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $40,043 | $3,337 |
| Working in AL | $39,716 | $3,310 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for real estate sales agents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $49,250 buys what about $55,154 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Real Estate Sales Agents salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 12th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($70,280).
- Savannah$70,280
- Atlanta$67,910
- Augusta$65,860
- Brunswick$56,920
- Hinesville$56,770
- Warner Robins$56,410
- Gainesville$55,830
- Macon$52,480
- Athens$51,930
- Columbus$49,250
Highest-paying cities for real estate sales agents
Midland, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,580).
- Midland, TX$118,580
- Oxnard, CA$116,500
- New York, NY$113,500
- Buffalo, NY$109,760
- Palm Bay, FL$105,970
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Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Columbus: questions
How much do real estate sales agents make an hour in Columbus?
$23.68 an hour on average, and $18.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level real estate sales agents salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the real estate sales agents take-home pay in Columbus?
About $40,043 a year ($3,337 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,250.
Do real estate sales agents earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($69,510).
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 41-9022; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.62, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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