Job title
Associate Attorney H-1B Salaries
2,743 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $153k.
Median base
$153k
Middle 50%
$95k–$215k
Filings
2,743
Top sponsor
Simpson Thacher Bartlett LLP
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 46 | $125k |
| FY2025 | 399 | $157k |
| FY2024 | 323 | $151k |
| FY2023 | 250 | $158k |
| FY2022 | 262 | $200k |
| FY2021 | 231 | $175k |
| FY2020 | 255 | $160k |
| FY2019 | 276 | $150k |
| FY2018 | 282 | $136k |
| FY2017 | 242 | $113k |
| FY2016 | 177 | $130k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Associate Attorney
- Simpson Thacher Bartlett LLP175 · $250k
- Sidley Austin US LLP120 · $225k
- Mayer Brown LLP77 · $225k
- Gibson Dunn Crutcher LLP75 · $235k
- Shearman Sterling LLP62 · $200k
- Cravath Swaine Moore LLP55 · $190k
- Baker Mckenzie LLP50 · $225k
- Debevoise Plimpton LLP49 · $305k
- Fried Frank Harris Shriver Jacobson LLP42 · $250k
- Allen Overy LLP35 · $225k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Associate Attorney?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Associate Attorney is $153k (FY2026), from 2,743 filings. The middle 50% earn between $95k and $215k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Associate Attorneys?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Associate Attorney are Simpson Thacher Bartlett LLP, Sidley Austin US LLP, Mayer Brown LLP.
- Where are most H-1B Associate Attorney jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Associate Attorney roles are New York, NY, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA.
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