Legal & Financial, California

Mediation cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Mediation figure in San Francisco is about $425 per hour, about 42% above the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$425

per hour

On the low end
$212
On the high end
$708

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Family vs business
  2. Number of sessions
  3. Attorney present
  4. Venue
  5. Experience

Ways to pay less

  1. Come with a term sheet
  2. Limit attorney time
  3. Use community mediation
  4. Share the fee
  5. Set a session cap

Mediation in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Francisco, CA$425
$212 to $708
National typical$300
$150 to $500
San Jose, CA$414
$207 to $690
Sunnyvale, CA$408
$204 to $680
Santa Barbara, CA$402
$201 to $670
New York, NY$365
$182 to $608
Honolulu, HI$426
$213 to $710

Other Legal & Financial costs in San Francisco

Questions people ask

Mediation in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Mediation typically costs about $425 per hour, with most prices between $212 and $708.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Mediation earn in San Francisco, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Francisco about 42% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.