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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Real Estate Agent Salary After Tax in Aberdeen

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท SD ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.80

Real Estate Agent Salary Range

25th Percentile

$32,000

Take-home:

$27,750

$2,313/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$54,000

Take-home:

$45,427

$3,786/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$90,000

Take-home:

$71,701

$5,975/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $54,000

Gross Salary$54,000
Federal Tax(8.2%)โ€“$4,442
SD State Tax(No state tax)$0
Social Securityโ€“$3,348
Medicareโ€“$783
Annual Take-Home$45,427
$3,786Monthly
$1,747Bi-Weekly
15.88%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Aberdeen

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)22.5% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$850/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,070/mo

COL Index

0.80

Comfortable Rent Max

$946/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $3,786 ($45,432/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$1,893

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,136

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$757

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$22,716

Wants / year

$13,630

Savings / year

$9,086

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Real Estate Agent salary in Aberdeen?

The median Real Estate Agent salary in Aberdeen (SD) is $54,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $32,000 and the 75th percentile is $90,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Aberdeen?

At the median salary of $54,000, a Real Estate Agent in SD takes home approximately $45,427 per year ($3,786/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 15.88%.

Can a Real Estate Agent afford rent in Aberdeen?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Aberdeen is $850/month. On the median Real Estate Agent salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 22.5%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($946/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Real Estate Agent salaries in Aberdeen?

Aberdeen has a cost-of-living index of 0.80 (1.00 = national average). Aberdeen is 20% cheaper than the US average, so the Real Estate Agent salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.