Legal Services — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Legal Services (NAICS 5411) filed 10,573 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $180K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Legal Services
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Latham & Watkins LLP | 340 | $235K |
| White & Case LLP | 279 | $225K |
| Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP | 261 | $225K |
| Kirkland & Ellis LLP | 259 | $295K |
| Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | 224 | $215K |
| Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | 222 | $235K |
| Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | 204 | $260K |
| Milbank LLP | 142 | $260K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 5411, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Legal Services
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 3,347 | 32.1% | $96K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 3,687 | 35.4% | $215K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 1,972 | 18.9% | $230K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 1,414 | 13.6% | $270K | 4× |
Across 10,420 filings in this industry with a reported 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.
Most Common Roles in Legal Services
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | 7,108 | $225K |
| Judicial Law Clerks | 1,043 | $65K |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 590 | $65K |
| Software Developers | 180 | $138K |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | 142 | $67K |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 139 | $62K |
| Accountants and Auditors | 75 | $72K |
| Interpreters and Translators | 68 | $50K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Legal Services H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5,151 | $225K |
| California | 1,984 | $146K |
| Texas | 513 | $118K |
| Washington DC | 476 | $225K |
| Illinois | 360 | $115K |
| Massachusetts | 293 | $136K |
| Florida | 278 | $81K |
| New Jersey | 211 | $82K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Legal Services H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 4,579 | $225K |
| Washington, DC | 398 | $224K |
| Los Angeles, CA | 382 | $160K |
| San Francisco, CA | 381 | $225K |
| Chicago, IL | 298 | $137K |
| Houston, TX | 191 | $190K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 5411 — Legal Services — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).