2026 Real Estate Salary Survey | Benchmark Your Compensation & Career Insights
- vanessa24437
- Jan 26
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Take the 2026 Real Estate Salary Survey in 2 minutes!
Get early access to the Salary Guide, benchmark your compensation, and gain clarity on administrative, operational, and leadership roles on U.S. real estate teams.
Insights That Empower Your Real Estate Career
Here's a question that probably crossed your mind last Sunday night while responding to a "quick" 10 PM email, texting a vendor to reschedule Monday's photos for the third time (because, real estate), or mentally running through your checklists to make sure nothing slips through the cracks and planning for your week:
Am I actually being compensated fairly?
You're not alone. Over 500 real estate operations and leadership professionals have already taken the 2026 Salary Survey, securing early access to results this February and the data they need to plan their careers in the real estate industry.
Plus, they've automatically entered to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
Fun fact: If you earned $25 for every 2 minutes of work, you'd pull in $1.56 million a year. We can’t promise seven figures yet, but we can promise the clarity you need to ensure your paycheck reflects your impact—and the insight to make confident, informed career decisions.
Why Your Expertise Deserves Recognition
You're More Than Your Job Title.
You're not "just" an employee. You are a strategic partner, the human behind the scenes, ensuring the business runs, scales, and delivers at the highest level.
The “Stars” of the Operation
We see you in the characters who quietly define excellence. The Donna Paulsens. The ultimate Client Whisperers like Penny Worth. The Andy Sachs. The Andrew Paxtons. The professionals who make the impossible look effortless.
Maybe you lead marketing like Emily Cooper—strategic, polished, brand-obsessed. Maybe you drive production like Harvey Specter's - keeping your team and deals sharp and momentum high. Or maybe you coordinate chaos with the precision of Emily Blunt in The Devil Wears Prada.
You might even be the Pam Beesly—the Office Administrator who started at the front desk and now holds the entire operation together.
At every level, you are the foundation.
We Know You
The Client Whisperer: You navigate high-pressure moments with calm authority, reading between the lines and turning potential conflict into trust and loyalty. You don't just manage transactions. You manage people.
The Air Traffic Controller: You align a thousand moving parts while protecting time, reputation, and relationships, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
The Fixer: You resolve sensitive, high-stakes challenges quietly and confidently, without unnecessary escalation.
The Event Producer: You transform listings, launches, and client experiences into polished moments that elevate the brand.
The Executive Coordinator: You manage high-level calendars, communications, and presentations with precision and instinct for what matters most.
The Concierge: You deliver white-glove service, anticipate needs before they're voiced, and deliver experiences that drive referrals.
The Market Oracle: You translate neighborhood insights, trends, and timing into strategic guidance that gives your team a competitive edge.
The Empire Builder: You design workflows and AI-enabled processes that eliminate friction, enable sustainable scaling, and drive lead generation.
The Production Lead: You oversee ground operations with discipline and finesse, ensuring vendors, timelines, and deliverables stay aligned.
The Command Pilot: You maintain big-picture awareness while stepping in decisively to solve real-time problems and keep operations steady.
The Growth Catalyst: You recruit, coach, and develop talented real estate teams, leading the team and ensuring accountability that fuels expansion.
The Utility Player: You step into any gap with confidence and adaptability, keeping the operation moving no matter what.
Know Your Impact
Your role matters. Every task, big or small, directly impacts the team's success. You're the reason operations run smoothly, clients feel confident, and agents can perform at their best.
Why the 2026 Real Estate Salary Survey Matters
Benefits of Participating:
Exclusive Early Access: Complete 2026 Salary Guide before public release
Automatic Entry: Chance to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards
100% Confidentiality: No AI collection; your data is safe
Real Clarity: See if your compensation matches your skills and market value, and make smarter career decisions
Who Should Take This Survey?
Real Estate Assistants (licensed & unlicensed)
Transaction Coordinators
Listing Managers & Coordinators
Directors of Operations & Managing Directors
Team Business Managers
Team Leaders
Office Managers
Real Estate Marketing Directors, Coordinators, and Social Media Managers
Client Care Coordinators, ISAs, VA’s
Administrative professionals supporting residential, commercial, or investment real estate teams
Whether you support high-volume teams, single agents, steady producing tenured agents, luxury listings, or oversee operations or sales, this survey is for you.
What Industry Leaders and Employees Are Saying
"Pro R.E.A. Staffing gave me the confidence and tools to negotiate a raise using real salary data. I love everything about my team, and my role isn’t straightforward. I worked with my Team Leader to build it into my impact and define my role after not receiving a raise for 3 years. Their guidance helped me secure a full increase plus an unexpected bonus." — Los Angeles, Real Estate Executive Assistant & Transaction Coordinator
"The survey results gave us real-time insights on what attracts top-performing assistants, helping us adjust compensation packages and raise client service levels." — Minneapolis, Real Estate Managing Broker
"Leveraging the insights in Pro REA Staffing Salary Guide improved retention, team culture, and productivity across our support staff, allowing our agents to do what they do best." — Huntington Beach, Managing Director of Operations
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the survey take? About 2 minutes. We respect your time. Questions are straightforward and designed for quick completion.
Is my information confidential? Absolutely. Responses are aggregated and anonymized without the use of AI. We never share individual data or sell your information. Period.
How accurate is the Pro R.E.A. Salary Survey? Data comes from thousands of working U.S. real estate professionals and verified placements each year, reflecting true market conditions across cities, team sizes, and experience levels.
Does this survey include bonuses, commissions, or profit sharing? Yes. We collect total compensation, including base salary, bonuses, commissions, stipends, benefits, and non-cash incentives to give you the full picture.
Is this survey useful for both licensed and unlicensed professionals? Yes. We analyze compensation for both licensed and unlicensed roles, breaking down how licensure impacts pay in your market.
What if my role doesn't fit a standard category? Select the option closest to your primary function and provide additional details in the survey. We track emerging roles and hybrid positions to ensure the data stays relevant.
I work remotely. Should I still participate? Yes! We track remote, hybrid, and in-office positions separately so you can benchmark against similar work arrangements.
I'm part-time. Is this survey relevant to me? Absolutely. We collect data on part-time, full-time, and contract roles, including hourly rates and prorated compensation.
I just started supporting others in real estate. Will this help me? Yes. Knowing market rates early helps you negotiate your first raise, evaluate future offers, identify the skills you need, and plan your career trajectory with confidence.
I've been in my role for 10+ years. What's in it for me? You'll see how your compensation compares to industry standards for your experience level and whether you're being compensated fairly for your tenure and expertise.
How will this data help my career? You'll gain clarity on whether your compensation is competitive, get ammunition to negotiate raises, evaluate job offers with confidence, and plan career growth based on real benchmarks, not guesswork.
What if I'm happy with my current pay? That's the best news, but you'll still benefit from knowing where you stand. Market rates shift, and understanding your value helps you plan for future opportunities or recognize when you're truly being compensated well.
How do I know if I'm underpaid or overpaid? The Salary Guide breaks down compensation by role, experience, location, team size, and more, so you can see exactly where you fall in the market range.
Does the survey account for cost-of-living differences? Yes. We segment data by major metro areas and regions, so you're comparing apples to apples.
I'm a broker or team leader. How can this help me? Use the data to benchmark your team's compensation, make competitive offers, structure fair pay scales, and retain top talent. It's also invaluable for budget planning and understanding what it takes to attract A-players in your market.
Can I share this survey with my team? Please do! The more data we collect, the more accurate and valuable the insights become for everyone.
Will this help me understand what benefits and perks matter most? Yes. We track which benefits (health insurance, PTO, bonuses, professional development, etc.) are most common and valued, helping you design competitive compensation packages.
How can I use this data for hiring? You'll know exactly what to offer candidates based on their experience, location, and role, helping you make competitive offers quickly and avoid losing top talent to better-paying opportunities.
Does the survey cover team structure and reporting lines? Yes. We collect data on team size, reporting structure, and whether roles are individual contributor or leadership positions, so you can benchmark organizational design.
When will I receive the salary guide? Typically 4 to 6 weeks after the survey closes. Early participants receive priority access.
What's included in the Salary Guide? Comprehensive breakdowns by role, experience level, location, team size, licensure status, benefits, bonuses, and work arrangement (remote/hybrid/in-office). You'll also get insights on career progression and market trends.
Can I access previous years' data? Early participants receive access to the current year's guide. Contact us if you're interested in historical data for trend analysis.
How often is the survey conducted? Annually, to ensure data stays current with market shifts.
Do you use AI to collect or analyze my data? No AI is used to collect your personal information. Data is securely stored and analyzed by our team to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
Will my employer see my responses? No. Individual responses are never shared. Only aggregated, anonymized data is included in the Salary Guide.
Can I delete my data after submitting? We’d be sad to see you go, but yes. Contact us at info@proreastaffing.com, and we'll remove your submission.
Is there a cost to participate? No. Participation is completely free, including early access to the Salary Guide.
Can I take the survey more than once? Please submit only one response per person to ensure data accuracy. If your role changes significantly, you can update your submission by contacting us.
What's the deadline to participate? February 10th, 2026 Don’t miss your opportunity to gain clarity.
How is this survey different from others? It's designed specifically for real estate administrative and leadership professionals at all levels across real estate teams, brokerages, and businesses in the USA. Our data comes from verified placements and active industry professionals, giving you actionable, accurate insights.
What makes Pro R.E.A. Staffing qualified to conduct this survey? We've placed thousands of real estate operations and leadership professionals nationwide in 18 years and work directly with top teams, brokers, and industry leaders. We see real offers, real compensation packages, and real market movement every day.
Can Pro R.E.A. Staffing help me find a new role? Yes. If you're exploring opportunities, we specialize in placing top-tier administrative, operational, and leadership talent with leading real estate teams across the U.S. Please visit our job board to view our current job openings.
Your future self will thank you.
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