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Patent Administrator - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Patent Administrator"
How much does a Patent Administrator in the federal government get paid? $177,885.29* *Based on the 2021 average.Patent Administrator was the 252nd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 405 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Patent and Trademark Office hired the most employees titled Patent Administration, with an average salary of $177,885.
Agencies that have hired a Patent Administrator
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Patent and Trademark Office | 405 | $177,885.29 |
Patent Administrator Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Patent Administrator is $177,885.29. The highest paid Patent Administrator made $203,858 in 2021.
Common Patent Administrator Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Patent Administration Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 350 |
| ES - Senior Executive Service | 46 |
| SL - Senior Level Positions | 7 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 1 |
| GM - Employees Covered By The Performance Management And Recognition System (pmrs) Termination Provisions | 1 |
Average Patent Administration Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Patent Administrator was $129,338. Since then, the average pay has increased to $177,885 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 1220.