Agent income
Real estate agent salary in North Carolina
What real estate agents actually earn in North Carolina — 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
$51k
▼ 4% vs US
Top 10% earn
$126k+
High producers
Entry level
$28k
First year or two
North Carolina agent earnings by experience
Real estate agent income in North Carolina is commission-driven, so the spread is wide: newer agents building a pipeline earn near $28,000, the typical agent lands around $51,000, and the top decile clears $126,000. 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 North Carolina.
North Carolina salary FAQs
What is the average real estate agent salary in North Carolina?
The median real estate agent in North Carolina earns roughly $51,000 per year. Because pay is commission-based, entry agents often earn near $28,000 while top producers exceed $126,000.
Do North Carolina real estate agents earn more than the national average?
North Carolina's median of about $51,000 is below the national median of $53,000 for real estate sales agents — roughly 4% lower.
How do real estate agents get paid in North Carolina?
Agents in North Carolina 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 North Carolina — 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.