Patent agent salary in United States

The average salary for a Patent Agent is $148,566 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 467 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 8, 2026.

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Patent Agent salaries typically range between a low of $98,356 and a high of $224,407 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Patent Agent include Boston, MA at $189,981 per year, Washington, DC at $158,978 per year, and Chicago, IL at $158,096 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Patent Agent include Exelixis ($211,875 per year) and PMSI ($200,000 per year).