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Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Lawyer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings1,081All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$160,000639 eligible salary records
Employer names533Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$93,662–$220,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
04183124166FY 2016: 148 filings16FY 2017: 138 filings17FY 2018: 120 filings18FY 2019: 110 filings19FY 2020: 95 filings20FY 2021: 71 filings21FY 2022: 80 filings22FY 2023: 67 filings23FY 2024: 87 filings24FY 2025: 107 filings25FY 2026: 58 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*58 filings$171,038 median · n=36

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 639 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Lawyer651
$125,000 median · n=327 eligible
Associate Lawyer107
$180,000 median · n=85 eligible
Lawyers46
$126,803 median · n=26 eligible
International Lawyer22
$180,000 median · n=18 eligible
Immigration Lawyer14
$90,750 median · n=3 eligible
Foreign Lawyer10
$100,000 median · n=5 eligible
Junior Associate (Lawyer), Asset Management8
$215,000 median · n=4 eligible
Junior Associate (Lawyer), Strategic Transactions7
$215,000 median · n=5 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
New York, NY353
$180,170 median · n=251 eligible
Boston, MA47
$215,000 median · n=40 eligible
Flushing, NY46
$94,000 median · n=7 eligible
New York, NEW YORK42
$150,000 median · n=32 eligible
Los Angeles, CA25
$105,151 median · n=10 eligible
San Francisco, CA25
$183,082 median · n=21 eligible
Brooklyn, NY23
$82,500 median · n=11 eligible
Washington, DC22
$202,500 median · n=18 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
84.1%Certified LCAs
Certified909 84.1%
Denied77 7.1%
Certified - Withdrawn50 4.6%
Withdrawn45 4.2%

Denominator: all 1,081 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Ropes & Gray Llp147
$220,000 median · n=125 eligible
Debevoise & Plimpton Llp36
$210,000 median · n=34 eligible
Torys Llp21
$272,418 median · n=21 eligible
Jun He Law Offices LLC18
$127,500 median · n=18 eligible
Morrison & Foerster Llp14
$140,000 median · n=13 eligible
Baker Botts L.L.P.11
$210,000 median · n=10 eligible
Ernst & Young U.S. Llp11
$140,000 median · n=11 eligible
Mcmahon Martine & Gallagher Llp9
$82,500 median · n=5 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$160,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$77,890
25th percentile$93,662
Median (50th)$160,000
75th percentile$220,000
90th percentile$272,784

n=639 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

1,081 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Aart, Inc.Lawyer

Filing details

$201,573 /yr

I-200-26173-039985
Reported wage: $201,573–$208,000 / year
Annualized: $201,573
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2027-09-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sacramento, CA06/22/202609/30/2026
Aart, Inc.Lawyer

Filing details

$245,107 /yr

I-200-26170-035424
Reported wage: $245,107–$300,000 / year
Annualized: $245,107
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2027-09-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sacramento, CA06/19/202609/30/2026
Stevens & Lee, P.C.Lawyer

Filing details

$174,408 /yr

I-200-26162-007060
Reported wage: $174,408–$185,000 / year
Annualized: $174,408
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-18
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Missoula, MT06/11/202610/01/2026
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LlpLawyer

Filing details

$165,000 /yr

I-200-26160-995758
Reported wage: $165,000 / year
Annualized: $165,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY06/09/202610/01/2026
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LlpLawyer

Filing details

$165,000 /yr

I-200-26160-995759
Reported wage: $165,000 / year
Annualized: $165,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY06/09/202610/01/2026
Vcl Law LlpLawyer

Filing details

$171,038 /yr

I-200-26156-987734
Reported wage: $171,038 / year
Annualized: $171,038
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-12
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Vienna, VA06/05/202610/01/2026
Lippes Mathis LlpAssociate (Lawyer)

Filing details

$274,248 /yr

I-200-26155-982471
Reported wage: $274,248 / year
Annualized: $274,248
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-11
Employment end: 2029-06-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY06/04/202606/15/2026
Lee & XiaoLawyer

Filing details

$42.98 per hour

I-200-26155-979390
Reported wage: $42.98–$45 / hour
Annualized: $89,398
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-10
Employment end: 2029-07-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA06/03/202607/03/2026
Lippes Mathis LlpAssociate (Lawyer)

Filing details

$157,000 /yr

I-200-26153-972747
Reported wage: $157,000 / year
Annualized: $157,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-09
Employment end: 2029-06-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY06/02/202606/15/2026
Lippes Mathis LlpAssociate (Lawyer)

Filing details

$157,000 /yr

I-200-26153-972895
Reported wage: $157,000 / year
Annualized: $157,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-09
Employment end: 2029-06-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY06/02/202606/15/2026
Lippes Mathis LlpAssociate (Lawyer)

Filing details

$215,530 /yr

I-200-26153-972917
Reported wage: $215,530 / year
Annualized: $215,530
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-09
Employment end: 2029-06-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY06/02/202606/15/2026
De La Pena And Holiday LlpLawyer

Filing details

$135,000 /yr

I-200-26149-960172
Reported wage: $135,000 / year
Annualized: $135,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-04
Employment end: 2029-06-04
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Francisco, CA05/28/202606/05/2026
Open Law Services InstituteAttorney/Lawyer

Filing details

$38 per hour

I-200-26147-955186
Reported wage: $38 / hour
Annualized: $79,040
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-07-06
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Miami, FL05/27/202607/07/2026
Lee & XiaoLawyer

Filing details

$42.98 per hour

I-200-26153-973772
Reported wage: $42.98–$45 / hour
Annualized: $89,398
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-07-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA06/02/202607/03/2026
Ubs Business Solutions Us LLCDirector, Markets, Products, And Structuring Lawyer

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26146-949128
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-02
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY05/26/202610/01/2026
White & Case LlpInternational Law Clerk / Lawyer

Filing details

$204,000 /yr

I-200-26139-928727
Reported wage: $204,000 / year
Annualized: $204,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Miami, FL05/19/202610/01/2026
Open Law Services InstituteAttorney/Lawyer

Filing details

$38 per hour

I-200-26147-950522
Reported wage: $38 / hour
Annualized: $79,040
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2029-07-06
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Miami, FL05/26/202607/07/2026
Open Law Services InstituteAttorney/Lawyer

Filing details

$38 per hour

I-200-26146-946603
Reported wage: $38 / hour
Annualized: $79,040
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-26
Employment end: 2029-07-06
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Miami, FL05/25/202607/07/2026
W4 Management LLCLawyers

Filing details

$55.62 per hour

I-200-26137-919722
Reported wage: $55.62 / hour
Annualized: $115,690
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-22
Employment end: 2029-05-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA05/16/202605/25/2026
Covenant Law, PllcLawyer

Filing details

$98,114 /yr

I-200-26134-913654
Reported wage: $98,114–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $98,114
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-21
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY05/14/202610/01/2026
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LlpLawyer

Filing details

$116,000 /yr

I-200-26133-904584
Reported wage: $116,000–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $116,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-20
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA05/13/202610/01/2026
Law Office Of Eric Horn, P.C.Lawyer

Filing details

$125,000 /yr

I-200-26132-900144
Reported wage: $125,000 / year
Annualized: $125,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Brentwood, NY05/12/202610/01/2026
W4 Management LLCLawyers

Filing details

$55.62 per hour

I-200-26136-919694
Reported wage: $55.62 / hour
Annualized: $115,690
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-16
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Los Angeles, CA05/16/202610/01/2026
Covenant Law, PllcLawyer

Filing details

$98,114 /yr

I-200-26131-895616
Reported wage: $98,114–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $98,114
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-14
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY05/11/202610/01/2026
Tanner Law Offices, LLCImmigration Lawyer

Filing details

$102,000 /yr

I-200-26122-861854
Reported wage: $102,000–$102,001 / year
Annualized: $102,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Camp Hill, PA05/02/202610/01/2026

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.