Lawyers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Lawyers is $215K/year, across 8,814 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Lawyers petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 2,627 | 30.6% | $114K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 3,119 | 36.3% | $215K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 1,775 | 20.7% | $260K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 1,069 | 12.4% | $345K | 4× |
Across 8,590 certified Lawyers filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Lawyers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Latham & Watkins LLP | 308 | $250K |
| Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP | 261 | $225K |
| Kirkland & Ellis LLP | 252 | $305K |
| White & Case LLP | 231 | $235K |
| Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | 224 | $215K |
| Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | 218 | $235K |
| Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | 201 | $260K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 138 | $164K |
Ranked by certified Lawyers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Lawyers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4,762 | $225K |
| California | 1,597 | $215K |
| Washington DC | 410 | $225K |
| Texas | 305 | $200K |
| Illinois | 249 | $161K |
| Massachusetts | 227 | $215K |
| Florida | 220 | $139K |
| Washington | 189 | $157K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Lawyers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 4,357 | $225K |
| San Francisco, CA | 395 | $225K |
| Washington, DC | 345 | $225K |
| Los Angeles, CA | 284 | $215K |
| Chicago, IL | 222 | $180K |
| Palo Alto, CA | 159 | $240K |
Metros with the highest Lawyers H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 23-1011.00 — Lawyers — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.