Job title
Attorney H-1B Salaries
1,375 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $135k.
Median base
$135k
Middle 50%
$90k–$220k
Filings
1,375
Top sponsor
Latham Watkins 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 | 21 | $151k |
| FY2025 | 209 | $160k |
| FY2024 | 161 | $190k |
| FY2023 | 107 | $150k |
| FY2022 | 119 | $150k |
| FY2021 | 130 | $146k |
| FY2020 | 136 | $129k |
| FY2019 | 133 | $104k |
| FY2018 | 117 | $129k |
| FY2017 | 117 | $100k |
| FY2016 | 125 | $96k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Attorney
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Attorney?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Attorney is $135k (FY2026), from 1,375 filings. The middle 50% earn between $90k and $220k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Attorneys?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Attorney are Latham Watkins LLP, Davis Polk Wardwell LLP, Morrison Foerster LLP.
- Where are most H-1B Attorney jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Attorney roles are New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA.
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