Lawyers wage levels by area
Depending on the area, a Lawyers job reaches Level III at $224,245 to $240,844 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.
Where each level starts
| Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | |||
| $106,663 | $165,464 | $224,245 | $283,047 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | |||
| $108,348 | $174,596 | $240,844 | $307,092 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | |||
| $115,648 | $176,052 | $236,455 | $296,858 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | |||
| $129,605 | $177,944 | $226,304 | $274,644 |
Annual amounts, rounded up to the dollar. Open an area for hourly rates and an example salary.
What this occupation covers
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864
H1B Math is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.