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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Real Estate Agent Salary After Tax in Fresno

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท CA ยท Single filer

Rent: ModerateCOL Index: 1.17

Real Estate Agent Salary Range

25th Percentile

$32,000

Take-home:

$27,271

$2,273/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$54,000

Take-home:

$43,855

$3,655/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$90,000

Take-home:

$67,093

$5,591/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $54,000

Gross Salary$54,000
Federal Tax(8.2%)โ€“$4,442
CA State Taxโ€“$1,572
Social Securityโ€“$3,348
Medicareโ€“$783
Annual Take-Home$43,855
$3,655Monthly
$1,687Bi-Weekly
18.79%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Fresno

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)34.2% โ€” Moderate

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,250/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,580/mo

COL Index

1.17

Comfortable Rent Max

$913/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $3,655 ($43,860/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$1,828

per month

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

$1,097

per month

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

$731

per month

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

Needs / year

$21,930

Wants / year

$13,158

Savings / year

$8,772

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Real Estate Agent salary in Fresno?

The median Real Estate Agent salary in Fresno (CA) 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 Fresno?

At the median salary of $54,000, a Real Estate Agent in CA takes home approximately $43,855 per year ($3,655/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 18.79%.

Can a Real Estate Agent afford rent in Fresno?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Fresno is $1,250/month. On the median Real Estate Agent salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 34.2%, which is "Moderate". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($913/month at this salary).

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

Fresno has a cost-of-living index of 1.17 (1.00 = national average). Fresno is 17% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Real Estate Agent salary.