Agent income

Real estate agent salary in Arizona

What real estate agents actually earn in Arizona — entry, median and top-producer pay, and how it stacks up against the national median. Remember: agent pay is commission-based, so effort and price point drive the range.

Median salary
$59k
▲ 11% vs US
Top 10% earn
$113k+
High producers
Entry level
$32k
First year or two
Arizona agent earnings by experience
Entry (first year or two)
$32k
Median
$59k
Experienced
$86k
Top 10%
$113k

Real estate agent income in Arizona is commission-driven, so the spread is wide: newer agents building a pipeline earn near $32,000, the typical agent lands around $59,000, and the top decile clears $113,000. The fastest lever on income is average sale price — which is why luxury markets pay disproportionately. Ready to start? See how to get licensed in Arizona.

Arizona salary FAQs

What is the average real estate agent salary in Arizona?
The median real estate agent in Arizona earns roughly $59,000 per year. Because pay is commission-based, entry agents often earn near $32,000 while top producers exceed $113,000.
Do Arizona real estate agents earn more than the national average?
Arizona's median of about $59,000 is above the national median of $53,000 for real estate sales agents — roughly 11% higher.
How do real estate agents get paid in Arizona?
Agents in Arizona are almost always paid on commission — a percentage of each property's sale price, split with their brokerage — rather than a fixed salary. Income scales with deal volume and price point.
Salary figures are official U.S. government wage statistics for real estate sales agents in Arizona — May 2025 estimates, rounded to the nearest $1,000. Reported wages reflect W-2 employment; actual commission income varies widely by brokerage, market and production.