Real EstateUpdated Q1 2025

Real Estate Broker Salary
in San Francisco, CA

Manage real estate agents and oversee property transactions as an independent business. Median salary in San Francisco: $95K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$95K
per year
Take-home: $58K

Salary range in San Francisco

Entry level (25th)$55,000
Median (50th)$95,000
Senior (75th)$162,000
Top earner (90th)$275,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in San Francisco, California.

Key facts for San Francisco

Median salary
$95K
annual
Take-home pay
$58K
after fed/state tax
COL index
224
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.3%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$3,600
per month
YoY growth
+3.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: San Francisco Real Estate Broker to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $95K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — San Francisco

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

HistoricalProjected
Real Estate Broker salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$80K$87K$94K$100K$107K201920212023202520272029
2026
$97K
projected
2027
$100K
projected
2028
$102K
projected
2029
$105K
projected
2030
$107K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$95,000+$0
2028 projected$95,000+$0
2029 projected$95,000+$0
2030 projected$95,000+$0

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

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Real Estate Broker Salary in San Francisco, California: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Real Estate Broker salary in San Francisco, CA is $95,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the San Francisco–CA 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 Broker in San Francisco

Entry-level Real Estate Brokers in San Francisco with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $55,000 and $95,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $95,000 to $162,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $162,000 to $275,000 or more.

Cost of living in San Francisco for Real Estate Brokers

San Francisco has a cost of living index of 224 compared to the US national average of 100. San Francisco's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. California has a 9.3% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Real Estate Broker

Broker license; several years agent experience. 28% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Real Estate Broker salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
San Francisco (current)$95K224
Los Angeles163
San Diego148
San Jose210
Fresno102
Sacramento128