Paul Hastings
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 24 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Legal Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Los Angeles, CA
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What Paul Hastings hires for
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 50% of filings
Mid-level · 21% of filings
Senior · 17% of filings
Expert · 13% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $225,000 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Paul Hastings files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Paul Hastings files many roles at exactly $225,000. 10 of 24 filings (42%).
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $310,000 | 13 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $186,500 |
| 25th | $225,000 |
| 50th (median) | $225,000 |
| 75th | $371,250 |
| 90th | $420,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $234,305 | 12 |
| FY2021 | $215,000 | $190,000 | $262,500 | 10 |
| FY2022 | $285,000 | $215,000 | $295,000 | 14 |
| FY2023 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $295,000 | 11 |
| FY2024 | $237,500 | $225,000 | $401,250 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $370,000 | 14 |
| FY2026 | $242,500 | $225,000 | $351,250 | 10 |
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 Paul Hastings
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | $310,000 | $225k–$397.5k | 16 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Paul Hastings
Paul Hastings's filings list its industry as Legal Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5411). Its main U.S. filing address is in Los Angeles, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Lawyer and Project Manager and the main metro areas are New York, NY, Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Paul Hastings sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Paul Hastings filed 24 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 Paul Hastings pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Paul Hastings's H-1B filings is $225,000; half of filings fall between $225,000 and $371,250. Bonus and stock are not included.