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Associate Attorney
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
164
Total Petitions
$207,749
Avg Salary
$171,132
Median Salary
$120,640 – $260,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$120,640
Median
$171,132
Average
$207,749
75th Percentile
$260,000
Based on 164 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
NY
New York71 petitions · $221,118
CA
California44 petitions · $221,247
IL
Illinois6 petitions · $208,333
GA
Georgia6 petitions · $211,041
DC
D.C.5 petitions · $265,657
FL
Florida4 petitions · $96,729
TX
Texas4 petitions · $113,139
WA
Washington4 petitions · $113,597
VA
Virginia3 petitions · $207,719
MN
Minnesota3 petitions · $161,200
Top Employers Hiring Associate Attorneys
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Llp | 15 | $319,122 | |
| 2 | Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Llp | 15 | $303,358 | |
| 3 | Debevoise & Plimpton Llp | 7 | $366,429 | |
| 4 | Eiseman Levine Lehrhaupt & Kakoyiannis, P.C. | 4 | $155,938 | |
| 5 | Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson Llp | 4 | $312,500 | |
| 6 | Cravath, Swaine & Moore Llp | 4 | $194,194 | |
| 7 | Kim, Song & Associates, Pllc | 3 | $97,887 | |
| 8 | Hueston Hennigan, Llp | 3 | $193,753 | |
| 9 | Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Us Llp | 3 | $320,000 | |
| 10 | Terkiana, Pc. | 2 | $108,000 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Associate Attorney
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 164 certified H1B petitions for Associate Attorney positions. The average H1B salary for Associate Attorney is $207,749, with a median of $171,132. The middle 50% of salaries range from $120,640 to $260,000. New York is the most common work state, accounting for 71 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.