Law Clerk
H-1B Salary Data · 481 certified filings
$125,262Avg. Salary
$33,000Minimum
$636,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Law Clerk is $125,262 — 3% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 481 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Law Clerk?
The average H-1B salary for Law Clerk is $125,262 based on 481 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $33,000 to $636,000.
$125,262
Average
$33,000
Minimum
$636,000
Maximum
481
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Law Clerk
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP | $225,000 | 31 |
| SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP | $224,523 | 21 |
| MILBANK LLP | $274,333 | 15 |
| Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | $134,370 | 10 |
| Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | $232,000 | 10 |
| GRAPE LAW FIRM PLLC | $79,711 | 9 |
| Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | $228,888 | 9 |
| Clifford Chance US LLP | $169,375 | 8 |
| Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | $237,142 | 7 |
| Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | $200,000 | 7 |
| Terkiana, PC | $68,640 | 6 |
| DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP | $225,000 | 6 |
| Premium Legal Partners, APC | $66,560 | 5 |
| Proskauer Rose LLP | $225,000 | 5 |
| Baker & McKenzie LLP | $228,768 | 5 |
Section 2
Law Clerk Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | $205,925 | 8 |
| New York, NY | $180,164 | 167 |
| San Francisco, CA | $177,177 | 15 |
| Long Island City, NY | $169,725 | 6 |
| Washington, DC | $168,874 | 15 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $167,906 | 6 |
| Houston, TX | $150,193 | 6 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,445 | 17 |
| Miami, FL | $88,074 | 5 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,232 | 7 |
| Chicago, IL | $73,971 | 14 |
| Irvine, CA | $69,662 | 9 |
| San Jose, CA | $68,955 | 8 |
| City Of Industry, CA | $64,255 | 5 |
| Flushing, NY | $62,342 | 27 |
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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.