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Patent agent salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Patent Agent make in the United States?

Average base salary

$147,313
Average $147,313
Low $96,049
High $225,937

The average salary for a patent agent is $147,313 per year in the United States. 575 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Patent Agent job openings in United States

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Science Advisor/Patent Agent -...
Goodwin Procter LLP3.8out of 5 stars.
San Francisco, CA
$145,000 - $155,000 a year
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Patent Agent in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Exelixis
 
$211,875per year
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PMSI
 
$200,000per year
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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosa...
 
$196,667per year
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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
 
$196,111per year
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Norton Rose Fulbright
 
$195,000per year
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Insmed Incorporated
 
$190,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Patent Agents near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $189,209 per year
  2. San Diego, CA
    $159,780 per year
  3. Palo Alto, CA
    $157,965 per year
  4. San Francisco, CA
    $157,438 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $156,902 per year

Where can a Patent Agent earn more?

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