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Covington & Burling LLP — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Covington & Burling LLP H1B Salaries
Covington & Burling LLP H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
$260k
$335k
$410k
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | 43 | $215,000 | $260,000 | $420,000 |
| Associate Attorney | 25 | $175,000 | $200,000 | $370,000 |
| Law Clerk | 21 | $175,000 | $190,000 | $225,000 |
| Associate Attorney Awaiting Admission | 4 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $200,000 |
| Associate Attorney Awaiting Admission (Paralegals | 2 | $180,000 | $207,500 | $235,000 |
| Law Clerk (Paralegals And Legal Assistants) | 2 | $180,000 | $180,000 | $180,000 |
| Associate Attorney Awaiting Admission (Lawyers) | 2 | $180,000 | $207,500 | $235,000 |
| Patent Litigation Law Clerk | 1 | $180,000 | $180,000 | $180,000 |
| Public Policy Advisor | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $165,000 |
| Special Counsel | 1 | $435,000 | $435,000 | $435,000 |
| Special Legal Consultant | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $255,000 |
| Associate (Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation) | 1 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Associate Attorney (Awaiting Admission) | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 |
| Associate Attorney (Ip Litigation And Counseling) | 1 | $280,000 | $280,000 | $280,000 |
| Attorney | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $255,000 |
| Corporate Associate | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 |
| Latin America Advisor | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $215,000 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, New York | 56 | $160,000 | $225,000 | $435,000 |
| Washington, District of Columbia | 28 | $160,000 | $208,750 | $420,000 |
| San Francisco, California | 11 | $180,000 | $260,000 | $365,000 |
| Redwood Shores, California | 6 | $175,000 | $207,500 | $255,000 |
| New York City, New York | 2 | $225,000 | $260,000 | $295,000 |
| Palo Alto, California | 2 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $190,000 |
| Boston, Massachusetts | 2 | $260,000 | $277,500 | $295,000 |
| The Woodlands, Texas | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $275,000 |
| Palto Alto, California | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $215,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Covington & Burling LLP pays a median H-1B salary of $225,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $244,518. The average prevailing wage across Covington & Burling LLP's filings is $144,811. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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