Kirkland & Ellis Lawyer salary
Based on 84 H-1B filings by Kirkland & Ellis LLP, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Attorney, Associate Lawyer
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 | $220,000 | $190,000 | $251,250 | 42 |
| FY2022 | $240,000 | $215,000 | $330,000 | 51 |
| FY2023 | $250,000 | $215,000 | $345,000 | 25 |
| FY2024 | $310,000 | $235,000 | $365,000 | 51 |
| FY2025 | $310,000 | $235,000 | $390,000 | 43 |
| FY2026 | $310,000 | $260,000 | $390,000 | 41 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New York 41). 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 | $235,000 | 16 |
| Level II · Qualified | $260,000 | 20 |
| Level III · Experienced | $365,000 | 28 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $420,000 | 20 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a lawyer make at Kirkland & Ellis?
In H-1B filings, Kirkland & Ellis 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 Kirkland & Ellis sponsor H-1B visas for lawyers?
Yes. Kirkland & Ellis LLP filed 84 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 Kirkland & Ellis 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