Associate Attorney
H-1B Salary Data · 487 certified filings
$191,871Avg. Salary
$68,578Minimum
$470,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Associate Attorney is $191,871 — 58% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 487 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Associate Attorney?
The average H-1B salary for Associate Attorney is $191,871 based on 487 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $68,578 to $470,000.
$191,871
Average
$68,578
Minimum
$470,000
Maximum
487
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Associate Attorney
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | $299,707 | 45 |
| Sidley Austin (US) LLP | $231,363 | 33 |
| Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | $315,843 | 20 |
| DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP | $353,250 | 20 |
| Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | $179,072 | 13 |
| FRIED, FRANK, HARRIS, SHRIVER & JACOBSON LLP | $324,166 | 12 |
| Mayer Brown LLP | $286,666 | 9 |
| Hunter Taubman NY LLP | $107,248 | 8 |
| TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE LLP formerly Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP | $241,666 | 6 |
| Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP | $132,096 | 4 |
| Winston & Strawn LLP | $260,000 | 4 |
| Jones Day | $249,849 | 3 |
| Robinson & Cole LLP | $190,000 | 3 |
| Wasserman Grubin & Rogers LLP | $166,666 | 3 |
| Polsinelli, PC | $221,666 | 3 |
Section 2
Associate Attorney Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | $301,100 | 15 |
| New York, NY | $238,365 | 211 |
| Washington, DC | $234,941 | 10 |
| San Francisco, CA | $210,927 | 11 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $187,736 | 19 |
| Houston, TX | $185,030 | 8 |
| Chicago, IL | $175,217 | 15 |
| Irvine, CA | $151,875 | 8 |
| Dallas, TX | $150,403 | 5 |
| Miami, FL | $119,234 | 8 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $104,532 | 5 |
Related Roles
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Legal. Updated: Q1 FY2025.