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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Real Estate Agent Salary After Tax in Kenosha

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท WI ยท Single filer

Rent: ModerateCOL Index: 0.98

Real Estate Agent Salary Range

25th Percentile

$32,000

Take-home:

$26,441

$2,203/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$54,000

Take-home:

$42,952

$3,579/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$90,000

Take-home:

$67,318

$5,610/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $54,000

Gross Salary$54,000
Federal Tax(8.2%)โ€“$4,442
WI State Taxโ€“$2,475
Social Securityโ€“$3,348
Medicareโ€“$783
Annual Take-Home$42,952
$3,579Monthly
$1,652Bi-Weekly
20.46%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Kenosha

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)33.5% โ€” Moderate

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,200/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,500/mo

COL Index

0.98

Comfortable Rent Max

$894/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $3,579 ($42,948/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$1,790

per month

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

$1,074

per month

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

$716

per month

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

Needs / year

$21,474

Wants / year

$12,884

Savings / year

$8,590

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Real Estate Agent salary in Kenosha?

The median Real Estate Agent salary in Kenosha (WI) 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 Kenosha?

At the median salary of $54,000, a Real Estate Agent in WI takes home approximately $42,952 per year ($3,579/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 20.46%.

Can a Real Estate Agent afford rent in Kenosha?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Kenosha is $1,200/month. On the median Real Estate Agent salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 33.5%, which is "Moderate". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($894/month at this salary).

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

Kenosha has a cost-of-living index of 0.98 (1.00 = national average). Kenosha is 2% cheaper than the US average, so the Real Estate Agent salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.