As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Ombudsman in the United States is $81. While Salary.com is seeing that Ombudsman salary in the US can go up to $98 or down to $69, but most earn between $74 and $89. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ombudsman in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Ombudsman Salary | $69 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Ombudsman Salary | $74 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Ombudsman Salary | $81 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Ombudsman Salary | $89 | US | July 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Ombudsman Salary | $98 | US | July 01, 2026 |
An ombudsman, ombudsperson, ombud, or public advocate is an official who is charged with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or a violation of rights. The ombudsman is usually appointed by the government or by parliament, but with a significant degree of independence. In some countries an inspector general, citizen advocate or other official may have duties similar to those of a national ombudsman, and may also be appointed by a legislature. Below the national level an ombudsman may be appointed by a state, local or municipal...
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2 - 4 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
4 - 7 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
7 + years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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