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16,389 H-1B & PERM records for "foreign", sourced from U.S. Department of Labor disclosures.

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Source: US Dept of Labor. Represents Base Salary only. Excludes RSUs, signing bonuses, and variable compensation.

16389

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$67194

Average Salary

$14192

Minimum

$967200

Maximum

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Employer Role Location Salary Program Filing Date
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES LECTURER IN CHINESE & DIRECT. OF LANG LABORATORY LOS ANGELES, CA $967200 H-1B Jun 2, 2010
HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT NEW YORK, NY $800000 - $1200000 H-1B Jul 13, 2011
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS NEW YORK LLP FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT NEW YORK, NY $790316 E-3 Nov 17, 2017
HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT NEW YORK, NY $750000 - $1200000 H-1B Apr 21, 2017
HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT NEW YORK, NY $750000 - $1200000 H-1B Apr 17, 2014
HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT NEW YORK, NY $750000 - $1200000 H-1B Apr 30, 2014
EDELMAN ARTS, INC. GALLERY EXECUTIVE & FOREIGN ART LAW SPECIALIST NEW YORK, NY $735000 H-1B Apr 9, 2010
EDELMAN ARTS, INC. GALLERY EXECUTIVE & FOREIGN ART LAW SPECIALIST NEW YORK, NY $735000 H-1B Apr 1, 2010
The University of Southern California Postdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellow Los Angeles, CA $699997 - $750000 H-1B Apr 28, 2025
PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP FOREIGN LAW CONSULTANT PALO ALTO, CA $650000 H-1B May 23, 2014
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS NEW YORK LLP FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT NEW YORK, NY $637500 E-3 Oct 16, 2015
N.A.F.A. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOREI… FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT MIAMI, FL $633620 - $32000 H-1B Jan 12, 2010
N.A.F.A. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOREI… FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT MIAMI, FL $633620 - $32000 H-1B Jan 8, 2010
Nishith Desai Global Legal P.C. Foreign Attorney (Indian Law) New York, NY $571452 H-1B Nov 18, 2025
Nishith Desai Global Legal P.C. Foreign Attorney (Indian Law) New York, NY $571452 H-1B Dec 5, 2024
Nishith Desai Global Legal P.C. Foreign Attorney (Indian Law) New York, NY $571452 H-1B Dec 10, 2024
Nishith Desai Associates Foreign Attorney (Indian Law) New York, NY $571452 H-1B Jul 23, 2024
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR IN FRENCH GETTYSBURG, PA $570000 H-1B Jul 11, 2014
CHAIN EXPRESS, CORP. FOREIGN LEGAL ASSISTANT WESTON, FL $563592 H-1B Mar 23, 2010
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVA… LECTURER A PHILADELPHIA, PA $515000 H-1B Jun 13, 2016
University of Arkansas Spanish Instructor Fayetteville, AR $510600 H-1B Feb 13, 2024
SIDLEY AUSTIN (US) LLP PARTNER (FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT NEW YORK, NY $500000 - $1500000 E-3 Jul 22, 2015
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY GLOBAL DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR NEW YORK, NY $495040 H-1B Nov 20, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON LECTURER FREDERICKSBURG, VA $495000 H-1B Jun 10, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND LECTURER KINGSTON, RI $479820 H-1B Jun 27, 2012
DLA PIPER LLP (US) FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT MIAMI, FL $470000 H-1B Feb 28, 2014
DLA PIPER LLP (US) FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT MIAMI, FL $469997 H-1B Aug 17, 2016
Nishith Desai Associates Foreign Attorney (Indian Law) $453000 Green Card Sep 22, 2023
NISHITH DESAI ASSOCIATES Foreign Attorney (Indian Law) Palo Alto, CA $450000 Green Card Jul 26, 2022
Nishith Desai Associates Foreign Attorney (Indian Law) New York, NY $442008 H-1B May 12, 2021
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Foreign Legal Associate New York, NY $435000 H-1B May 22, 2026
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Foreign Legal Associate New York, NY $435000 H-1B May 22, 2026
Dechert LLP Associate/Foreign Legal Consultant New York, NY $435000 H-1B May 17, 2024
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP FOREIGN LEGAL SPECIALIST NEW YORK, NY $420000 H-1B Nov 19, 2009
BAKER & MCKENZIE LLP FOREIGN LEGAL SPECIALIST (INTERNATIONAL TAX) NEW YORK, NY $400000 H-1B Mar 6, 2019
BAKER & MCKENZIE LLP Foreign Legal Specialist (International Tax) CHICAGO, IL $400000 Green Card Jan 29, 2019
Shearman & Sterling LLP Foreign Legal Consultant New York, NY $370000 E-3 Nov 22, 2023
Shearman & Sterling LLP Foreign Legal Consultant New York, NY $370000 E-3 Nov 21, 2023
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Foreign Legal Associate New York, NY $365000 E-3 Apr 28, 2025
Pratt Institute Assistant Professor Brooklyn, NY $355597 H-1B Aug 27, 2020
NISHITH DESAI ASSOCIATES FOREIGN ATTORNEY (INDIAN LAW) PALO ALTO, CA $350000 H-1B Apr 17, 2018
SHEARMAN & STERLING LLP FOREIGN LEGAL CONSULTANT WASHINGTON, DC $350000 H-1B May 3, 2012
Wewin Law Group PC Foreign Legal Consultant Diamond Bar, CA $347360 - $170 H-1B Jun 17, 2026
IBM CORPORATION ASSOCIATE FOREIGN LAW PROFESSIONAL, TRUST & COMPL… ARMONK, NY $346600 H-1B1 Oct 6, 2014
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOREIGN EXCHANGE OPTIONS NEW YORK, NY $345000 - $355000 H-1B Mar 17, 2018
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED Director, International Foreign Exchange Sales New York, NY $336645 E-3 Mar 18, 2024
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED Director, International Foreign Exchange Sales New York, NY $336645 E-3 Jan 10, 2024
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED Director, International Foreign Exchange Sales New York, NY $331670 E-3 Apr 4, 2022
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED Director, International Foreign Exchange Sales New York, NY $331670 E-3 Dec 7, 2021
Dechert LLP Associate/Foreign Legal Consultant New York, NY $325000 H-1B Apr 23, 2021
About This Data
Data Source

This data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's public disclosure files for H-1B (temporary work visa) and green card (PERM labor certification) applications.

What You Can Find
  • H-1B Salaries: Wages offered to H-1B specialty occupation workers
  • Green Card Salaries: Wages offered for green card sponsorship (PERM) positions
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