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K&L Gates LLP: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
K&L Gates LLP filed 13 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 11. Median offered salary: $200,000.
Does K&L Gates LLP sponsor H-1B visas?
K&L Gates LLP filed 13 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on May 11, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer (Partner) | 3 | $209,000 |
| Associate | 3 | $211,810 |
| Director of Practice Innovation | 2 | $209,205 |
| Patent Technical Specialist | 2 | $84,840 |
| Associate Attorney | 1 | $320,000 |
| Senior Associate | 1 | $131,776 |
| Developer II | 1 | $112,783 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 2 | $230,000 |
| FY2024 | 4 | $158,410 |
| FY2025 | 2 | $225,888 |
| FY2026 | 5 | $156,392 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
- Seattle, WA4
- Pittsburgh, PA2
- Washington, DC2
- Boston, MA1
- Palo Alto, CA1
- Miami, FL1
- Nashville, TN1
- Leander, TX1
Occupations
- Lawyers8
- Data Scientists2
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants2
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer II | $112,783–$169,190 Level III | Leander, TX | May 11, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Associate | $200,000–$225,000 Level I | Washington, DC | Apr 27, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Patent Technical Specialist | $108,679–$179,321 Level II | Nashville, TN | Apr 27, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | Certified |
| Associate | $200,000–$325,000 Level I | Washington, DC | Apr 27, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| Associate | $223,621–$370,000 Level IV | Seattle, WA | Apr 22, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Associate | $131,776–$158,131 E-3 · Level II | Miami, FL | Sep 8, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | Certified |
| Associate Attorney | $320,000–$400,000 Level II | Palo Alto, CA | Feb 12, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 | Certified |
| Director of Practice Innovation | $158,410–$316,828 E-3 · Level IV | Pittsburgh, PA | Aug 2, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Patent Technical Specialist | $61,000–$135,000 Level II | Boston, MA | Apr 30, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Lawyer (Partner) | $218,000–$450,000 Level IV | Seattle, WA | Jan 12, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Lawyer (Partner) | $218,000–$450,000 Level IV | Seattle, WA | Jan 11, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | Withdrawn |
| Director of Practice Innovation | $260,000–$280,000 E-3 · Level IV | Pittsburgh, PA | Dec 20, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Lawyer (Partner) | $200,000–$450,000 Level IV | Seattle, WA | Nov 9, 2022 | Apr 1, 2023 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).