Special Counsel visa sponsorship salary
Across 3 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Special Counsel is $450,000. The middle half of filings fall between $440,000 and $457,500, and the top decile begins at $462,000. Classified under SOC 23-1011.00 (Lawyers).
Median
$450,000
25th pct
$440,000
75th pct
$457,500
90th pct
$462,000
Filings
3
$430,000$465,000
Who pays what for Special Counsel
Ranked by number of certified filings
| Employer | Filings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooley LLP | 2 | $438,750 | $447,500 | $456,250 |
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooley LLP | Palo Alto, CA | $465,000 | IV | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP | Menlo Park, CA | $450,000 | III | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Cooley LLP | New York, NY | $430,000 | III | Nov 4, 2024 |
Prevailing wage levels I through IV reflect the experience and responsibility the employer attested to, not seniority titles. A level I filing is an entry-level determination; level IV is fully competent and independent. Comparing across levels explains much of the spread between the 25th and 90th percentile above.