What is the average salary for a real estate agent?

The average salary for a real estate agent in 2015 is approximately $44,000, or about $15 per hour. When factoring in bonuses, profit sharing and commissions, salary is upwards of $100,000, according to Payscale.com.

Real estate agents help clients buy and sell real property, such as residences, commercial buildings and land. Agents are trained to understand property values relative to various locations to facilitate a fair buying or selling price. Agents complete transactions through relationship building, negotiation and documenting the entire buying and selling process. Although no formal education is required to become a real estate agent, he is required to pass a state license exam in any state in which he wishes to work.