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Lawyers: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 23-1011. 9,322 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $225,000, middle half $156,832–$275,000.
Applications (LCAs)9,322
Median offered salary$225,000
Middle half of salaries$156,832–$275,000
10th–90th percentile$100,000–$390,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 2,416 | $125,640 |
| Level II (qualified) | 2,969 | $225,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 1,757 | $260,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 1,073 | $365,000 |
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.
Employers
Cities
- New York, NY$227,032
- San Francisco, CA$231,941
- Washington, DC$225,000
- Los Angeles, CA$220,000
- Chicago, IL$200,000
- Houston, TX$225,000
- Palo Alto, CA$240,000
- Boston, MA$225,000
- Miami, FL$160,000
- Seattle, WA$178,200
- Brooklyn, NY$166,000
- Dallas, TX$225,000
- Atlanta, GA$137,280
- Irvine, CA$150,000
- Long Island City, NY$225,000
- San Diego, CA$250,000
- San Jose, CA$160,000
- Jersey City, NJ$186,000
- Redwood City, CA$235,000
- Menlo Park, CA$260,000
- Flushing, NY$95,680
- Austin, TX$197,500
- Washington D.C, DC$225,000
- Santa Monica, CA$221,877
- Washington DC, DC$225,000
- Phoenix, AZ$110,000
- Coral Gables, FL$140,000
- Pasadena, CA$132,860
- Minneapolis, MN$130,000
- Redwood Shores, CA$295,000
- White Plains, NY$130,000
- Arlington, VA$171,509
Job titles
- Associate2,380
- Associate Attorney1,708
- Attorney807
- Law Clerk565
- Lawyer194
- Law Clerk/Associate148
- Partner146
- Legal Counsel122
- Senior Associate113
- Counsel103
- Staff Attorney90
- Legal Consultant71
- International Associate70
- Corporate Counsel66
- Corporate Associate56
- General Counsel50
- US Associate44
- Immigration Attorney43
- Legal Counsel III42
- Senior Counsel41
- In-House Counsel40
- Foreign Legal Consultant39
- Associate General Counsel36
- Foreign Legal Associate36
- Senior Legal Counsel31
- Litigation Associate29
- Principal Legal Counsel25
- Pre-Admitted Law Clerk / Associate24
- Managing Associate Attorney24
- Legal Counsel II23
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1,880 | $215,000 |
| FY2024 | 2,220 | $225,000 |
| FY2025 | 2,764 | $225,000 |
| FY2026 | 2,458 | $225,000 |
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).