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Legal Consultant

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

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Legal Consultant insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings724All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$121,870470 eligible salary records
Employer names240Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$63,954–$190,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
0316192122FY 2016: 109 filings16FY 2017: 76 filings17FY 2018: 77 filings18FY 2019: 81 filings19FY 2020: 55 filings20FY 2021: 50 filings21FY 2022: 46 filings22FY 2023: 52 filings23FY 2024: 59 filings24FY 2025: 67 filings25FY 2026: 52 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*52 filings$225,000 median · n=44

*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
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 470 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
Legal Consultant336
$180,000 median · n=252 eligible
Foreign Legal Consultant244
$100,000 median · n=115 eligible
Special Legal Consultant19
$210,000 median · n=17 eligible
International Legal Consultant9
$100,000 median · n=6 eligible
Legal Consultant/Contract Administrator8
$62,500 median · n=1 eligible
Mexico Licensed Legal Consultant8
$67,500 median · n=7 eligible
Legal Consultant/Law Clerk7
$41,538 median · n=1 eligible
Foreign Legal Consultant / Law Clerk5
$70,000 median · n=1 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, NY231
$190,000 median · n=174 eligible
New York, NEW YORK35
$190,000 median · n=29 eligible
Washington, DC27
$100,000 median · n=19 eligible
Miami, FL21
$92,586 median · n=8 eligible
Ashburn, VA18
$63,170 median · n=5 eligible
Los Angeles, CA17
$59,000 median · n=17 eligible
Houston, TX13
$125,000 median · n=8 eligible
Santa Clara, CA13
$61,568 median · n=12 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
85.5%Certified LCAs
Certified619 85.5%
Certified - Withdrawn53 7.3%
Withdrawn30 4.1%
Denied22 3.0%

Denominator: all 724 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell Llp112
$215,000 median · n=111 eligible
Shearman & Sterling Llp64
$190,000 median · n=27 eligible
Chugh, Llp46
$65,427 median · n=36 eligible
Somireddy Law Group Pllc30
$60,000 median · n=16 eligible
Sidley Austin (Us) Llp21
$180,000 median · n=20 eligible
Willkie Farr & Gallagher Llp17
$190,000 median · n=17 eligible
International Expertise Consulting Corp15
$50,000 median · n=15 eligible
The Chugh Firm, Apc15
$48,443 median · n=9 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
$121,870Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$50,000
25th percentile$63,954
Median (50th)$121,870
75th percentile$190,000
90th percentile$225,000

n=470 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

724 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
Mantra Law Office & Associates PllcForeign Legal Consultant

Filing details

$46,987 /yr

I-200-26174-042960
Reported wage: $46,987 / year
Annualized: $46,987
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-30
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX06/23/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26175-044729
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-30
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/23/202610/01/2026
Wewin Law Group PcForeign Legal Consultant

Filing details

$167 per hour

I-200-26168-024399
Reported wage: $167–$170 / hour
Annualized: $347,360
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Diamond Bar, CA06/17/202610/01/2026
Musaev & Associates, PcForeign Legal Consultant

Filing details

$97,000 /yr

I-200-26168-024484
Reported wage: $97,000 / year
Annualized: $97,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Beverly Hills, CA06/17/202610/01/2026
Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton, LlpMexico Licensed Legal Consultant

Filing details

$88,675.86 /yr

I-200-25177-132840
Reported wage: $88,675.86 / year
Annualized: $88,676
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

San Antonio, TX06/26/202510/01/2025
Sioli And Associates, PllcInsurance Defense Legal Consultant

Filing details

$123,000 /yr

I-200-26163-009371
Reported wage: $123,000 / year
Annualized: $123,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Miami, FL06/12/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26152-967053
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/01/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26152-967069
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/01/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26152-967085
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/01/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26152-967111
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/01/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26152-967132
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/01/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26152-967145
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/01/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26152-967166
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/01/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26147-951295
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY05/27/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26147-951306
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY05/27/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26141-938842
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY05/21/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26141-938874
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY05/21/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26141-938964
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY05/21/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26141-939020
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY05/21/202610/01/2026
Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLCForeign Legal Consultant

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-26056-663722
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-05-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA02/25/202605/15/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26140-933860
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY05/20/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26140-933861
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY05/20/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26140-933867
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY05/20/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26140-934628
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY05/20/202610/01/2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LlpLegal Consultant

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-26140-934646
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY05/20/202610/01/2026

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.