Agent income

Real estate agent salary in Connecticut

What real estate agents actually earn in Connecticut — 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
$47k
▼ 11% vs US
Top 10% earn
$92k+
High producers
Entry level
$26k
First year or two
Connecticut agent earnings by experience
Entry (first year or two)
$26k
Median
$47k
Experienced
$70k
Top 10%
$92k

Real estate agent income in Connecticut is commission-driven, so the spread is wide: newer agents building a pipeline earn near $26,000, the typical agent lands around $47,000, and the top decile clears $92,000. 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 Connecticut.

Connecticut salary FAQs

What is the average real estate agent salary in Connecticut?
The median real estate agent in Connecticut earns roughly $47,000 per year. Because pay is commission-based, entry agents often earn near $26,000 while top producers exceed $92,000.
Do Connecticut real estate agents earn more than the national average?
Connecticut's median of about $47,000 is below the national median of $53,000 for real estate sales agents — roughly 11% lower.
How do real estate agents get paid in Connecticut?
Agents in Connecticut 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 Connecticut — 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.