Arbitrator salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An arbitrator earns a median of $75,530 a year ($36.31 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $91,010. About 9,210 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $75,530
- Gross pay
- $2,905.00
- Federal income tax
- −$299.48
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$180.11
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$42.12
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,383.28
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $75,530
- Federal
- $7,787
- FICA
- $5,778
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $61,965
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 23-1022). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $36.31; the average is $43.76.
What is the salary range for an arbitrator?
The bottom 10% earn under $47,220 and the top 10% earn over $155,440 a year.
How much is $75,530 after taxes?
About $61,965 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $58,166 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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