How much does a real estate agent make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 650 000 kr in Norway; CHF 110'000 in Switzerland; € 114.000 in Netherlands, and more.

Which country pays real estate agents the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 650 000 kr per year ($176,620).

Which country pays real estate agents the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱823,000 per year (local currency).

Is real estate agent a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +3% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Real Estate Agent Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+3%

projected growth

Real Estate Agent pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Real Estate Agent is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $176,620 (1 650 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $13,180 (₱823,000 local) — about 13.4×.

Real estate agents help clients buy, sell, and rent residential and commercial property. Common screening skills include Sales, Negotiation, Marketing, and Contracts.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $136,032. Related finance & business titles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Real Estate Agent pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Sales, Negotiation, Marketing, Contracts, and Local market. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Real Estate Agent list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 650 000 kr ($176,620). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway real estate agent page before treating the rank as a plan.

Real Estate Agent salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$62,700	$5,200
United Kingdom	$112,818	$9,345
Canada	$103,153	$8,584
Australia	$130,386	$10,889
Germany	$123,055	$10,216
France	$110,285	$9,171
Netherlands	$132,343	$11,029
Switzerland	$136,032	$11,377
Singapore	$121,094	$10,065
India	$17,227	$1,436
Japan	$79,480	$6,623
South Korea	$97,828	$8,152
Poland	$87,947	$7,320
Brazil	$35,718	$2,973
United Arab Emirates	$74,064	$6,181
Mexico	$41,746	$3,481
Ireland	$108,892	$9,055
Spain	$85,790	$7,198
Italy	$84,513	$7,081
Sweden	$113,770	$9,477
Norway	$176,620	$14,718
Denmark	$125,641	$10,470
Belgium	$126,538	$10,564
Austria	$107,499	$8,939
Portugal	$62,689	$5,224
Finland	$99,257	$8,242
China	$62,943	$5,240
Hong Kong	$89,172	$7,437
New Zealand	$83,440	$6,983
Indonesia	$15,469	$1,289
Philippines	$13,180	$1,099
Vietnam	$15,724	$1,310
Thailand	$30,455	$2,539
Malaysia	$49,166	$4,097
Israel	$98,679	$8,229
Saudi Arabia	$52,267	$4,347
Turkey	$37,079	$3,091
Argentina	$15,469	$1,289
Colombia	$28,864	$2,405
South Africa	$28,793	$2,401

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

SalesNegotiationMarketingContractsLocal market

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a real estate agent make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 650 000 kr in Norway; CHF 110'000 in Switzerland; € 114.000 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays real estate agents the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 650 000 kr per year ($176,620).
Which country pays real estate agents the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱823,000 per year (local currency).
Is real estate agent a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +3% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do real estate agents need?: Common skills include Sales, Negotiation, Marketing, Contracts, and Local market. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other finance & business jobs are similar?: Related roles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Compare pay on each job page.