Lawyers
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 23-1011.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
3,424
Average Salary
$211K
LCA Certification
89.0%
Employers in Data
1,231
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL | 105 | $262,636 |
| WHITE & CASE | 90 | $256,176 |
| SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT | 88 | $275,739 |
| LATHAM & WATKINS | 85 | $269,900 |
| PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON | 82 | $251,829 |
| SIDLEY AUSTIN (US) | 57 | $284,211 |
| KIRKLAND & ELLIS | 52 | $298,923 |
| SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM | 46 | $250,870 |
| COOLEY | 42 | $292,850 |
| WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES | 42 | $300,119 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,624 | $241,612 |
| San Francisco, CA | 159 | $227,996 |
| Washington, DC | 126 | $238,807 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 125 | $213,206 |
| Chicago, IL | 72 | $207,662 |
| Houston, TX | 64 | $230,908 |
| Seattle, WA | 57 | $146,867 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 55 | $237,374 |
| Miami, FL | 48 | $182,256 |
| Boston, MA | 43 | $272,562 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Lawyers?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Lawyers is $210,789, with observed filings ranging from $51,355 to $972,767.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Lawyers?
1231 employer names have historical LCAs for Lawyers. The highest-volume employers include DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL, WHITE & CASE, SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT.
What is the LCA certification rate for Lawyers?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Lawyers is 89.0% across 3,424 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.