Legal Counsel
H-1B Salary Data · 34 certified filings
$164,521Avg. Salary
$72,000Minimum
$410,880Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Legal Counsel is $164,521 — 35% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 34 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Legal Counsel?
The average H-1B salary for Legal Counsel is $164,521 based on 34 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $72,000 to $410,880.
$164,521
Average
$72,000
Minimum
$410,880
Maximum
34
Filings
Section 2
Legal Counsel Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $177,516 | 9 |
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.