What fees do mediators receive?
Professional fees are set by each mediator and are a function of experience, case characteristics, and professional standing. For example, in a multi-million dollar anti-trust case, the mediator might receive from each party, for each day of mediation, $2,000 ±. For a neighborhood dispute at a local Dispute Resolution Center, the mediator would be a volunteer who receives no pay. In a family mediation the mediator might charge $300 to $1200 per party per session. There is no set standard for fees, just as there is no set standard for the fees of a physician, a lawyer, or a consultant.
