When a real estate transaction is complete, the buyer’s and seller’s agents receive a commission, typically 6%, of the purchase price. The agents each receive half the real estate commission. Then, they split that commission again with their respective brokers. A common split is a 70/30 split, meaning the agent gets 70% and the broker gets 30% of the 3% commission. According to Indeed, real estate brokers across the country average a salary of $68,256. On average, commissions earn them an additional $42,000 per year, bringing their annual income to over $110,000. Of course, a broker’s income also depends on the kind of real estate they handle. Residential, commercial and investment real estate have differing transaction rates and commissions.