PAGA Settlement Benchmarks
Average PAGA Settlement Amount
The average PAGA settlement amount is $1,035,317. The median is $464,552 across 1,000 analyzed settlements.
As of May 21, 2026.
Average
$1,035,317
Median
$464,552
75th Percentile
$950,000
90th Percentile
$1,800,000
Settlement Range Distribution
A quick snapshot of how settlement sizes are distributed.
517 settlements
250 settlements
233 settlements
Monthly Average Trend (Last 12 Months)
Monthly averages can fluctuate materially depending on case mix and outlier settlements.
PAGA Settlement Examples (Top Results)
Quick reference examples from recent higher-value settlements.
| Settlement | Date | Case Description | Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000,000 | Mar 16, 2026 | Hasim A. Mohammed v. American Airlines, Inc. | County of Santa Clara |
| $36,000,000 | May 15, 2026 | Ryan Hyams v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | Central District of California |
| $36,000,000 | May 15, 2026 | Ryan Hyams v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | Central District |
| $36,000,000 | May 15, 2026 | Ryan Hyams v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | Central District of California, Los Angeles |
| $36,000,000 | May 15, 2026 | Ryan Hyams v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | Central District of California, Los Angeles |
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FAQ
What is a typical PAGA settlement?
A typical settlement is best represented by the median: $464,552.
Why is average higher than median?
A smaller number of very large settlements can pull the average up while the median remains more stable.
Where does this data come from?
California court-filed proposed settlements captured and normalized by PAGA Tracker. Learn about our methodology.
