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Latham & Watkins, LLP

265 H-1B petitions, 99.2% certified, $262,595 median salary, FY2023–2026.

New York, NY NAICS: 54111

The verdict

Latham & Watkins, LLP filed 265 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 99.2% with a $262,595 median offered wage.

265
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
99.2%
DOL-certified
$262,595
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

Based in New York, NY. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Latham & Watkins, LLP. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Latham & Watkins, LLP filed 265 Labor Condition Applications covering 297 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 99.2% (263 certified of 265 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Latham & Watkins, LLP’s H-1B petitions range from $67,850 at the low end to $445,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $262,595. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Attorney (128 petitions at $312,801 avg), followed by Associate and Intellectual Property and Technical Analyst. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Latham & Watkins, LLP is headquartered in New York, NY under NAICS code 54111, and places H-1B workers across 6 states, most heavily in NY, CA, IL. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Latham & Watkins, LLP ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Latham & Watkins, LLP is #755 of 119,880 employers nationally and #66 of 14,719 employers headquartered in NY. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

99.2%

Avg. Salary

$262,595

Median Salary

$262,595

Total Workers

297

Compare with another sponsor

Latham & Watkins, LLP vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$262,595 · 126% higher than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$116,239
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate99.2% · 1% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.8%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions265 · 95% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
5,406
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 16.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Latham & Watkins, LLP

Minimum
$67,850
Maximum
$445,000
Average Salary
$262,595

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+99.9%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

53.2% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

NEW YORK, NY

55.8% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 81 petitions · 98.8% certified · $249,063 avg
FY2024 84 petitions · 96.4% certified · $266,706 avg
FY2025 87 petitions · 100% certified · $273,285 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 81 80 $249,063
FY2024 84 81 $266,706
FY2025 87 87 $273,285
FY2026(partial) 13 12 $248,808

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Latham & Watkins, LLP

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Attorney 128 $312,801
Associate 107 $242,301
Intellectual Property and Technical Analyst 3 $138,333
Business Data Engineer 3 $125,250
WE Specialist - Data & Analytics 2 $75,307
Compliance and Ethics Assistant - AML(Anti-Money Laundering) 2 $67,974
Technology Project Reporting Senior Analyst 1 $96,678
Sustainability Senior Specialist 1 $94,000
Special Legal Consultant 1 $390,000
Senior Financial Systems Project Analyst 1 $163,751
Quality Assurance Analyst 1 $93,018
OGC Analyst “ Compliance, US AML & Sanctions 1 $85,010
OGC Analyst – Compliance, US AML & Sanctions 1 $85,010
Master File Maintenance Team Lead 1 $130,749
Master File Maintenance Team EUME 1 $93,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Latham & Watkins, LLP places H-1B workers across the United States

NY 63 petitions
CA 18 petitions
IL 6 petitions
DC 6 petitions
TX 5 petitions
MA 2 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Latham & Watkins, LLP

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
OGC Analyst “ Compliance, US AML & Sanctions Chicago, IL $85,010 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Attorney New York, NY $365,000 Certified FY2026
Attorney New York, NY $182,000 Certified FY2026
Attorney New York, NY $310,000 Certified FY2026
Associate Washington, DC $235,000 Certified FY2026
Attorney Houston, TX $225,000 Certified FY2026
Attorney New York, NY $157,500 Certified FY2026
Associate New York, NY $260,000 Certified FY2026
Associate New York, NY $235,000 Certified FY2026
Attorney New York, NY $420,000 Certified FY2026
Associate New York, NY $225,000 Certified FY2026
Attorney New York, NY $225,000 Certified FY2026
Associate San Diego, CA $310,000 Certified FY2026
Associate New York, NY $225,000 Certified FY2025
Associate New York, NY $310,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney San Francisco, CA $365,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney New York, NY $365,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney New York, NY $310,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney New York, NY $445,000 Certified FY2025
Associate New York, NY $390,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney New York, NY $294,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney New York, NY $435,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney New York, NY $365,000 Certified FY2025
Associate New York, NY $225,000 Certified FY2025
Associate New York, NY $225,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney New York, NY $310,000 Certified FY2025
Associate New York, NY $235,000 Certified FY2025
Associate New York, NY $225,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney Los Angeles, CA $225,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Boston, MA $225,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Houston, TX $225,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Chicago, IL $225,000 Certified FY2025
Associate New York, NY $235,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney Washington, DC $235,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney Chicago, IL $235,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney San Francisco, CA $365,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney Menlo Park, CA $235,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney New York, NY $225,000 Certified FY2025
Associate New York, NY $225,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Financial Systems Project Analyst Los Angeles, CA $163,751 Certified FY2025
WE Specialist - Data & Analytics New York, NY $67,850 Certified FY2025
Attorney New York, NY $420,000 Certified FY2025
Associate New York, NY $225,000 Certified FY2025
Associate New York, NY $225,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney New York, NY $310,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney New York, NY $365,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney San Francisco, CA $420,000 Certified FY2025
Associate New York, NY $260,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney Chicago, IL $420,000 Certified FY2025
Attorney Chicago, IL $294,000 Certified FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Latham & Watkins, LLP filed?

Latham & Watkins, LLP has filed 265 H-1B LCA petitions covering 297 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Latham & Watkins, LLP?

Latham & Watkins, LLP has a 99.2% certification rate, with 263 out of 265 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Latham & Watkins, LLP?

The average H-1B salary at Latham & Watkins, LLP is $262,595. Salaries range from $67,850 to $445,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Latham & Watkins, LLP?

The top H-1B job titles at Latham & Watkins, LLP include Attorney, Associate, Intellectual Property and Technical Analyst. The most common position is Attorney with 128 petitions at an average salary of $312,801.

Where is Latham & Watkins, LLP located?

Latham & Watkins, LLP is headquartered in New York, NY. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 6 states, with the most positions in NY, CA, IL.

Is Latham & Watkins, LLP H-1B dependent?

No, Latham & Watkins, LLP is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Latham & Watkins, LLP's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Latham & Watkins, LLP filed 81 petitions in FY2023 and 13 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $249,063 to $248,808.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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