Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 96 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Legal Services
- Main U.S. filing address: New York, NY
At a glance
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett hires mid-level. 70% of its filings are Level II, 1.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 99% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $260,000, median prevailing wage $156,832.
- 3rd among the largest filers in its industry. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's median ($260,000) is below Kirkland & Ellis and Latham & Watkins and above Davis Polk & Wardwell.
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Percentiles from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Simpson Thacher & Bartlett hires for
Bar: share of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's filings. Figure: median base salary.
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $260,000 | 95 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 1% of filings
Mid-level · 70% of filings
Senior · 23% of filings
Expert · 6% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 1 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $225,000 | 67 |
| Senior · Level III | $365,000 | 22 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett vs. industry peers
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5411).
Where Simpson Thacher & Bartlett files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett files many roles at exactly $225,000. 35 of 96 filings (36%).
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $260,000 | 78 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $225,000 |
| 25th | $225,000 |
| 50th (median) | $260,000 |
| 75th | $310,000 |
| 90th | $390,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $220,000 | 22 |
| FY2021 | $210,000 | $190,000 | $255,000 | 32 |
| FY2022 | $237,500 | $215,000 | $295,000 | 28 |
| FY2023 | $250,000 | $222,500 | $345,000 | 16 |
| FY2024 | $260,000 | $227,500 | $360,000 | 34 |
| FY2025 | $260,000 | $225,000 | $310,000 | 49 |
| FY2026 | $235,000 | $225,000 | $337,500 | 47 |
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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Attorney | $260,000 | $235k–$365k | 58 |
| Law Clerk | $225,000 | $225k–$225k | 26 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett'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 and Software Engineer and the main metro areas are New York, NY, San Jose, CA and Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Simpson Thacher & Bartlett sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett filed 96 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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's H-1B filings is $260,000; half of filings fall between $225,000 and $310,000. Bonus and stock are not included.