| Cover Cover | May 05, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SCULPTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001403256 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-33805 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-0354783 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 9 West 57th Street, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10019 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 790-0000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Shares |
| Trading Symbol | SCU |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
