Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,070 or more. The middle half of arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators in Philadelphia earn between $59,930 and $90,010.
- $49K10th
- $60K25th
- $75KMedian
- $90K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,090 | $6,341 | $36.58 |
| Median | $74,520 | $6,210 | $35.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,930 | $4,994 | $28.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,010 | $7,501 | $43.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators in Philadelphia earn 6% more than the Pennsylvania average ($71,690) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($91,010). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $75,530.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $76,090 | $74,520 | $49,460 | $98,070 | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,690 | $67,890 | $40,680 | $98,070 | 310 |
| United States | $91,010 | $75,530 | $47,220 | $155,440 | 9,210 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $76,090, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $60,023 a year, or $5,002 a month and $2,309 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $60,023 | $5,002 |
| Working in NJ | $59,702 | $4,975 |
| Working in MD | $58,957 | $4,913 |
| Working in DE | $58,568 | $4,881 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $76,090 buys what about $74,195 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$76,090
- Pittsburgh$68,500
All Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($131,660).
- San Jose, CA$131,660
- Los Angeles, CA$127,280
- San Francisco, CA$116,550
- Washington, DC$114,720
- Hartford, CT$110,890
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Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary in Philadelphia: questions
How much do arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators make an hour in Philadelphia?
$36.58 an hour on average, and $35.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $60,023 a year ($5,002 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,090. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($91,010).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1022; area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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