Real EstateUpdated Q1 2026

Real Estate Agent Salary
in Atlanta, GA

Help buyers and sellers navigate real estate transactions and negotiate deals. Median salary in Atlanta: $61K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$61K
per year
Take-home: $39K

Salary range in Atlanta

Entry level (25th)$38,000
Median (50th)$61,000
Senior (75th)$104,000
Top earner (90th)$178,000
Data freshness

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What the numbers say for Atlanta

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

2% discount vs national median

Real Estate Agents in Atlanta earn approximately 2% lower than the US national median for this role β€” a $1,000 discount on annual base salary. Atlanta's lower wage level partially reflects the area's cost-of-living index of 99 (US avg = 100).

Rent eats 47% of take-home

Average 1-bedroom rent in Atlanta ($1,550/mo) consumes approximately 47% of an after-tax median Real Estate Agent salary. Financial planners typically recommend keeping housing under 30% of take-home β€” a salary at the 75th percentile ($104K) brings that ratio into a more comfortable range here.

Key facts for Atlanta

Median salary
$61K
annual
Take-home pay
$39K
after fed/state tax
COL index
99
100 = US avg
State income tax
5.75%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,550
per month
YoY growth
+3.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Atlanta Real Estate Agent to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $61K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Atlanta

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Real Estate Agent salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$51K$56K$60K$65K$69K201920212023202520272029
2026
$63K
projected
2027
$64K
projected
2028
$66K
projected
2029
$67K
projected
2030
$69K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$61,000+$0
2028 projected$61,000+$0
2029 projected$61,000+$0
2030 projected$61,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Real Estate Agent Salary in Atlanta, Georgia: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Real Estate Agent salary in Atlanta, GA is $61,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Atlanta–GA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Real Estate Agent in Atlanta

Entry-level Real Estate Agents in Atlanta with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $38,000 and $61,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $61,000 to $104,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $104,000 to $178,000 or more.

Cost of living in Atlanta for Real Estate Agents

Atlanta has a cost of living index of 99 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 1% further in Atlanta than the national average. Georgia has a 5.75% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Real Estate Agent

Real estate license; NAR membership. 30% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Real Estate Agent salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Atlanta (current)$61K99
Columbus$51K82
Augusta$51K82
Savannah$57K92
Athens$57K92
Macon$50K80