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Patent attorney salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$220,313
Average $220,313
Low $129,985
High $373,411

The average salary for a patent attorney is $220,313 per year in the United States. 652 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Patent Attorney job openings in United States

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PATENT ATTORNEY
US Office of Naval Research4.7out of 5 stars.
Naval Research Laboratory, DC
$141,620 - $197,200 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Patent Attorney in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Winston Support Services, LLC
 
$347,500per year
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Liberty Personnel Services
 
$325,000per year
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Aristocrat
 
$317,250per year
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Brightview
 
$280,000per year
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PDS
 
$272,500per year
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Regeneron
 
$269,300per year
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Highest paying cities for Patent Attorneys near United States

  1. Palo Alto, CA
    $284,748 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $276,023 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $272,895 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $271,713 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $269,904 per year

Where can a Patent Attorney earn more?

Compare salaries for Patent Attorneys in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Patent Attorney get paid in United States?

Patent Assistant

Job openings
Average $74,497 per year