White & Case
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 145 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Legal Services
- Main U.S. filing address: New York, NY
At a glance
- White & Case hires entry-level. 46% of its filings are Level I, 2.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 99% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $225,000, median prevailing wage $118,664.
- 7th among the largest filers in its industry. White & Case's median ($225,000) is below Sidley Austin (US) and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.
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Percentiles from White & Case's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What White & Case hires for
Bar: share of White & Case's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 99% of filings (12 occupations in total).
Pay by level
Entry-level · 46% of filings
Mid-level · 12% of filings
Senior · 14% of filings
Expert · 28% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $225,000 | 67 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $171,150 | 17 |
| Senior · Level III | $260,000 | 20 |
| Expert · Level IV | $390,000 | 41 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
White & Case vs. industry peers
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5411).
Where White & Case files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
White & Case files many roles at exactly $225,000. 50 of 145 filings (34%).
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $235,000 | 107 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $145,194 |
| 25th | $225,000 |
| 50th (median) | $225,000 |
| 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 | $220,000 | $190,000 | $280,000 | 29 |
| FY2021 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $220,000 | 51 |
| FY2022 | $220,000 | $205,000 | $280,000 | 48 |
| FY2023 | $225,000 | $215,000 | $306,250 | 32 |
| FY2024 | $260,000 | $225,000 | $310,000 | 34 |
| FY2025 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $310,000 | 85 |
| FY2026 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $272,500 | 60 |
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 White & Case
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | $310,000 | $260k–$390k | 53 |
| Law Clerk Associate | $225,000 | $225k–$225k | 53 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About White & Case
White & Case'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, Accountant and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are New York, NY, Washington, DC and Miami, FL. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does White & Case sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. White & Case filed 145 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 White & Case pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on White & Case's H-1B filings is $225,000; half of filings fall between $225,000 and $310,000. Bonus and stock are not included.