Covington & Burling Lawyer salary
Based on 43 H-1B filings by Covington & Burling LLP, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Attorney, Associate Lawyer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $225,000 |
| 25th | $225,000 |
| 50th (median) | $260,000 |
| 75th | $365,000 |
| 90th | $420,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $236,250 | 14 |
| FY2023 | $220,000 | $215,000 | $295,000 | 18 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2025 | $260,000 | $225,000 | $383,750 | 18 |
| FY2026 | $260,000 | $225,000 | $365,000 | 25 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New York 28). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Covington & Burling files many roles at exactly $225,000. 19 of 43 filings (44%).
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 8 |
| Level II · Qualified | $260,000 | 14 |
| Level III · Experienced | $260,000 | 19 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a lawyer make at Covington & Burling?
In H-1B filings, Covington & Burling LLP's median base salary for Lawyer is $260,000; half of filings fall between $225,000 and $365,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Covington & Burling sponsor H-1B visas for lawyers?
Yes. Covington & Burling LLP filed 43 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 Covington & Burling 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