Cooley Lawyer salary
Based on 37 H-1B filings by Cooley LLP, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Attorney, Associate Lawyer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $225,000 |
| 25th | $260,000 |
| 50th (median) | $310,000 |
| 75th | $390,000 |
| 90th | $437,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $185,000 | $180,000 | $219,250 | 12 |
| FY2021 | $215,000 | $202,500 | $260,000 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $250,000 | $215,000 | $295,000 | 16 |
| FY2023 | $290,354 | $241,250 | $295,000 | 16 |
| FY2024 | $245,000 | $235,000 | $322,500 | 11 |
| FY2025 | $260,000 | $260,000 | $390,000 | 16 |
| FY2026 | $310,000 | $260,000 | $390,000 | 21 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 17). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $260,000 | 14 |
| Level II · Qualified | $390,000 | 13 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 5 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a lawyer make at Cooley?
In H-1B filings, Cooley LLP's median base salary for Lawyer is $310,000; half of filings fall between $260,000 and $390,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cooley sponsor H-1B visas for lawyers?
Yes. Cooley LLP filed 37 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 23-1011 (Lawyers), so this page covers every job title Cooley filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology