The ranges, sourced

Wrongful Termination Settlement Figures

Every figure sourced and dated. Updated 2026-09-01.

Settled cases typically pay $40,000 to $75,000; the EEOC-data median for individual discrimination matters is $30,000 to $50,000. Severity, evidence quality, and employer size drive the spread.

Time and trial reality

Expect 18 to 36 months; only 1% to 2% of cases reach trial, where awards often top $200,000, which is the settlement pressure in both directions. Back to Wrongful Termination.

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Sources for every figure on this page

$40,000 to $75,000: Lawfold 2026: typical settled wrongful-termination payout (published estimate, retrieved 2026-09-01).
$30,000 to $50,000: EEOC data via Vasquez Law 2026: median individual discrimination settlement (published estimate, retrieved 2026-09-01).
18 to 36 months: Feher Law 2026: typical case, filing to resolution (published estimate, retrieved 2026-09-01).
1% to 2%: Feher Law 2026: share of EEOC cases reaching trial (published estimate, retrieved 2026-09-01).
$200,000: Feher Law 2026: jury awards at trial often exceed this (published estimate, retrieved 2026-09-01).