How Much Does a Arbitrator Make Per Year? Average Arbitrator Salary

The average salary for an arbitrator nationwide is about $59,000 per year. What an arbitrator can make varies from state to state. Above average salaries are paid in Illinois ($62,000), California ($67,000) and Connecticut ($70,000) while in Massachusetts it is $72,000 and Washington, DC, the median salary is $80,000. Because of the lower cost of living, states such as Idaho ($53,000), Texas and Arizona ($55,000), pay salaries below the national average.