Agent income
Real estate agent salary in Idaho
What real estate agents actually earn in Idaho — 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
$40k
▼ 25% vs US
Top 10% earn
$79k+
High producers
Entry level
$22k
First year or two
Idaho agent earnings by experience
Real estate agent income in Idaho is commission-driven, so the spread is wide: newer agents building a pipeline earn near $22,000, the typical agent lands around $40,000, and the top decile clears $79,000. 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 Idaho.
Idaho salary FAQs
What is the average real estate agent salary in Idaho?
The median real estate agent in Idaho earns roughly $40,000 per year. Because pay is commission-based, entry agents often earn near $22,000 while top producers exceed $79,000.
Do Idaho real estate agents earn more than the national average?
Idaho's median of about $40,000 is below the national median of $53,000 for real estate sales agents — roughly 25% lower.
How do real estate agents get paid in Idaho?
Agents in Idaho 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 Idaho — 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.