How Much Do Whistleblowers Get Paid?
Whistleblowers typically receive 15%–30% of the total government recovery. See how payouts are calculated with real examples.
All resourcesHow Much Do Whistleblowers Get Paid?Whistleblowers typically receive 15%–30% of the total government recovery.
Submit Your Case SecurelyUnder the False Claims Act, whistleblowers (called relators) receive a share of whatever the government recovers from the defendant. The range is 15%–30%, with the exact percentage depending on how central your information was and whether the government joins the case.
The reward is based on total recovery — not just what you uncovered
If you identify $1,000 of fraudulent billing but the investigation uncovers a scheme that ultimately leads to a $10M settlement, your reward is calculated against the full $10M. One case can open the door to years of pattern fraud.
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Submit Your Case SecurelyExample payouts$1M recovery → $150,000 to $300,000 to the whistleblower$10M recovery → $1.5M to $3M to the whistleblower$100M recovery → $15M to $30M to the whistleblowerEstimate your rewardEnter the estimated total recovery. Actual rewards depend on intervention, case strength, and other factors.
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