How much does an arbitrator make in San Francisco?
$108,200a year
Median yearly pay for arbitrators in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $52.00 an hour or $9,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.00
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,940Median: $108,200Highest 10%: $153,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,940 | $30.74 | |
| 25th | $101,000 | $48.58 | |
| Median | $108,200 | $52.00 | |
| 75th | $130,300 | $62.66 | |
| 90th | $153,000 | $73.56 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for arbitrators.
| San Jose, CA | $129,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $106,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $92,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $84,460 |
| Fresno, CA | $82,780 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,730 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $212,500 |
| Legal Support Worker | $102,400 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $90,650 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $84,030 |
| Title Examiner | $76,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $52.00 ($108,200 a year).
Do arbitrators make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $108,200 against $75,530 nationally, 43% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $97,680, so San Francisco pays 11% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for arbitrator pay?
5 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an arbitrator make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $153,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.