Kirkland & Ellis
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 86 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Legal Services
- Main U.S. filing address: New York, NY
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $310,000, median prevailing wage $204,714.
- 1st among the largest filers in its industry. Kirkland & Ellis's median ($310,000) is above Latham & Watkins.
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Percentiles from Kirkland & Ellis's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Kirkland & Ellis hires for
Bar: share of Kirkland & Ellis's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $310,000 | 84 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Kirkland & Ellis.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 19% of filings
Mid-level · 23% of filings
Senior · 33% of filings
Expert · 26% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $235,000 | 16 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $260,000 | 20 |
| Senior · Level III | $365,000 | 28 |
| Expert · Level IV | $420,000 | 22 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Kirkland & Ellis vs. industry peers
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5411).
Where Kirkland & Ellis files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $365,000 | 41 |
| San Francisco, CA | $310,000 | 16 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $235,000 |
| 25th | $260,000 |
| 50th (median) | $310,000 |
| 75th | $390,000 |
| 90th | $435,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $220,000 | $190,000 | $255,000 | 26 |
| FY2021 | $200,000 | $190,000 | $240,000 | 46 |
| FY2022 | $240,000 | $215,000 | $330,000 | 52 |
| FY2023 | $250,000 | $215,000 | $345,000 | 26 |
| FY2024 | $310,000 | $235,000 | $365,000 | 54 |
| FY2025 | $310,000 | $235,000 | $390,000 | 44 |
| FY2026 | $310,000 | $260,000 | $390,000 | 42 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Kirkland & Ellis
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | $260,000 | $235k–$310k | 62 |
| Partner | $420,000 | $397.5k–$445k | 22 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis's filings list its industry as Legal Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5411). Its main U.S. filing address is in New York, NY and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Lawyer, Construction Manager and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are New York, NY, San Francisco, CA and Chicago, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does Kirkland & Ellis sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Kirkland & Ellis filed 86 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Kirkland & Ellis pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Kirkland & Ellis's H-1B filings is $310,000; half of filings fall between $260,000 and $390,000. Bonus and stock are not included.