Sullivan & Cromwell
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 79 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Legal Services
- Main U.S. filing address: New York, NY
At a glance
- Sullivan & Cromwell hires mid-level. 96% of its filings are Level II, 2.3 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $225,000, median prevailing wage $156,832.
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Percentiles from Sullivan & Cromwell's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Sullivan & Cromwell hires for
Bar: share of Sullivan & Cromwell's filings. Figure: median base salary.
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $225,000 | 79 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Sullivan & Cromwell.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 4% of filings
Mid-level · 96% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $225,000 | 76 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Sullivan & Cromwell files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Sullivan & Cromwell files many roles at exactly $225,000. 70 of 79 filings (89%).
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $225,000 | 73 |
Salary details
Salary range
Most Sullivan & Cromwell filings are at exactly $225,000. 70 of 79 filings (89%) list this exact salary.
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $215,000 |
| 25th | $225,000 |
| 50th (median) | $225,000 |
| 75th | $225,000 |
| 90th | $225,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $200,000 | 35 |
| FY2021 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $190,000 | 30 |
| FY2022 | $205,000 | $202,500 | $215,000 | 52 |
| FY2023 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $215,000 | 49 |
| FY2024 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $215,000 | 41 |
| FY2025 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $225,000 | 34 |
| FY2026 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $225,000 | 45 |
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 Sullivan & Cromwell
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Clerk | $225,000 | $225k–$225k | 48 |
| Associate | $225,000 | $225k–$225k | 29 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Sullivan & Cromwell
Sullivan & Cromwell'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 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 Sullivan & Cromwell sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Sullivan & Cromwell filed 79 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 Sullivan & Cromwell pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Sullivan & Cromwell's H-1B filings is $225,000; half of filings fall between $225,000 and $225,000. Bonus and stock are not included.