Attorney
H-1B Salary Data · 245 certified filings
$199,830Avg. Salary
$57,658Minimum
$590,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Attorney is $199,830 — 64% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 245 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Attorney?
The average H-1B salary for Attorney is $199,830 based on 245 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $57,658 to $590,000.
$199,830
Average
$57,658
Minimum
$590,000
Maximum
245
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Attorney
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Latham & Watkins LLP | $316,457 | 59 |
| Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | $279,743 | 39 |
| Z. Wang & Associates, P.C. | $100,000 | 6 |
| Morrison & Foerster LLP | $163,333 | 6 |
| Law Offices of Lynn Chao, APC | $139,109 | 4 |
| Torrez Law Group | $118,664 | 3 |
| Demidchik Law Firm | $150,690 | 3 |
| Mino Law Group, A Professional Corporation | $116,480 | 3 |
| Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | $253,333 | 3 |
Section 2
Attorney Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $267,911 | 98 |
| San Francisco, CA | $236,331 | 12 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $190,138 | 5 |
| Chicago, IL | $178,885 | 15 |
| Houston, TX | $173,652 | 6 |
| San Jose, CA | $146,404 | 6 |
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.