U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Patent Classifying

Job-title file

Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

46 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $194,106, above the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 46
Total payroll: $8.9M
Role median: $194,106
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$171,378$213,702+

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How total compensation varies among the 46 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Able Seaman 98
Accounting 344
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 79
Administrative Officer 219
Auditing 117
Biological Science Technician 74
Budget Analysis 405
Cartography 146
Chemistry 298
Civil Engineering 72
Computer Science 346
Consumer Safety 95
Contracting 479
Data Science Series 85
Design Patent Examining 413
Ecology 81
Economist 567
Electronics Engineering 303
Electronics Technical 486
Emergency Management Specialist 72
Engineering Technical 181
Financial Administration and Program 308
Fish and Wildlife Administration 94
Fish Biology 786
General Arts and Information 183
General Attorney 1,822
General Business and Industry 826
General Engineering 306
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 945
General Physical Science 1,354
Geography 174
Grants Management 199
Human Resources Management 612
Hydrology 303
Information Technology Management 3,647
Legal Instruments Examining 161
Management and Program Analysis 2,472
Materials Engineering 96
Mathematical Statistics 456
Mechanical Engineering 171
Meteorological Technician 152
Meteorology 2,615
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,578
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,957
Miscellaneous Vessel Jobs 107
Oceanography 172
Paralegal Specialist 157
Patent Administration 475
Patent Attorney 319
Patent Examining 10,759
Physical Science Technician 132
Physics 462
Program Management 393
Public Affairs 147
Security Administration 180
Social Science 87
Statistical Assistant 453
Statistics 1,687
Support Services Administration 99
Trade Specialist 609

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Michael Masinick

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$216,700

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Durham
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Michael Masinick is a Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Durham, North Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $216,700. They are classified at grade 14.

Hoang Quan Ho

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$213,369

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,369
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Annandale
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Tran

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 510076059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Hoang Quan Ho is a Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Annandale, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $213,369. They are classified at grade 14.

Melanie Brown

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$207,376

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,376
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Yu

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Melanie Brown works as a Patent Classifying for Department of Commerce based in Arlington, Virginia. Melanie earned $207,376 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Justin Krause

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$206,904

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,704
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,904
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chantilly
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Mitchell

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 510425059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Justin Krause is a Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Chantilly, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $206,904. They are classified at grade 15.

Terrence Mackey

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$206,295

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,295
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Long Beach
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 061970037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Terrence Mackey holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Long Beach, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $206,295. Their pay grade is 15.

Hoon Chung

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$204,056

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,856
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,056
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Hoon Chung holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $204,056. Their pay grade is 15.

Jill Gray

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$202,200

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, Jill Gray serves as a Patent Classifying based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $202,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Christopher Kim

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$201,700

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fairfax Station
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 510901059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, Christopher Kim serves as a Patent Classifying based in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $201,700. They are classified at grade 15.

Donald Tarazano

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$201,700

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Lawrence

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Donald Tarazano works as a Patent Classifying for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Donald earned $201,700 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

John Ruggles

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$200,756

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,856
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,756
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, John Ruggles serves as a Patent Classifying based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $200,756. They are classified at grade 14.

George Spisich

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$200,756

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,856
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,756
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

George Spisich works as a Patent Classifying for Department of Commerce based in Springfield, Virginia. George earned $200,756 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Pramila Parthasarathy

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$200,534

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,634
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,534
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Pramila Parthasarathy holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Fairfax, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $200,534. Their pay grade is 14.

Selim Ahmed

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$200,531

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $192,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,377
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,531
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,154
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, Selim Ahmed serves as a Patent Classifying based in Fairfax, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $200,531. They are classified at grade 14.

Rosalynd Keys

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$199,700

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lorton
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 511457059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Rosalynd Keys is a Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Lorton, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $199,700. They are classified at grade 14.

William Brewster

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$199,700

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

William Brewster works as a Patent Classifying for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. William earned $199,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Matthew Brooks

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$199,700

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Falls Church
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 510930610
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, Matthew Brooks serves as a Patent Classifying based in Falls Church, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,700. They are classified at grade 15.

Mahmoud Fatahi Yar

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$198,619

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,619
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Mission Viejo
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 062199059
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, Mahmoud Fatahi Yar serves as a Patent Classifying based in Mission Viejo, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,619. They are classified at grade 15.

Richard Lee

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$198,200

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Brookeville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 240200031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Richard Lee is a Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Brookeville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $198,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Dimple Sopariwala

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$198,200

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chantilly
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 510425059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Dimple Sopariwala works as a Patent Classifying for Department of Commerce based in Chantilly, Virginia. Dimple earned $198,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Emily Chan

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Emily Chan holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 14.

Cathy Lam

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Fong Fong

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Cathy Lam holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 14.

David Le

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, David Le serves as a Patent Classifying based in Fairfax, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Jue Louie

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$194,646

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $192,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,492
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,646
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Burke
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Wang

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,154
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 510375059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Jue Louie is a Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Burke, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $194,646. They are classified at grade 14.

Noah Wiese

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$193,566

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $190,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,566
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Asheville
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,246
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 370170021
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Noah Wiese holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Asheville, North Carolina. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,566. Their pay grade is 14.

Christopher Jetton

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$192,154

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $192,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,154
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,154
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Christopher Jetton is a Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2026 total compensation came to $192,154. They are classified at grade 14.

Louanne Krawczewicz Myers

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$192,119

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,119
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Louanne Krawczewicz Myers holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $192,119. Their pay grade is 14.

Luther Behringer

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$191,484

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $186,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,524
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,484
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Crozet
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,960
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 510685003
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Luther Behringer works as a Patent Classifying for Department of Commerce based in Crozet, Virginia. Luther earned $191,484 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Walter Moore

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$187,960

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $186,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,960
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Springfield
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,960
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Walter Moore holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Springfield, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,960. Their pay grade is 14.

Valentin Craciun

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$186,960

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $186,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,960
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Naples
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,960
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 122150021
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Valentin Craciun is a Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Naples, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $186,960. They are classified at grade 14.

Catherine Kuhlman

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$186,960

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $186,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,960
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Beverly Hills
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Burk

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,960
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 260472125
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Catherine Kuhlman is a Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Beverly Hills, Michigan. 2026 total compensation came to $186,960. They are classified at grade 14.

Robin Mak

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$186,960

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $186,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,960
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cary
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Ching Pong

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,960
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 370800183
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Robin Mak holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Cary, North Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,960. Their pay grade is 14.

Gustavo Lopezvargas

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$186,960

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $186,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,960
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Orlando
Work state: Florida
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,960
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, Gustavo Lopezvargas serves as a Patent Classifying based in Orlando, Florida. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,960. They are classified at grade 14.

Gustavo Lopez-Vargas

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$186,771

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $179,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,809
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,771
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Orlando
Work state: Florida
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,962
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, Gustavo Lopez-Vargas serves as a Patent Classifying based in Orlando, Florida. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,771. They are classified at grade 14.

Erin Bishop

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,822

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $182,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $809
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,822
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Santa Barbara
Work state: California
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,013
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Duty Station Code: 063430083
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, Erin Bishop serves as a Patent Classifying based in Santa Barbara, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,822. They are classified at grade 14.

Benjamin Shaw

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$182,766

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,766
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Plymouth
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,766
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 264010163
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Benjamin Shaw works as a Patent Classifying for Department of Commerce based in Plymouth, Michigan. Benjamin earned $182,766 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Nadia Mahmood

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$182,412

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $176,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,455
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,412
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Ahmad

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,957
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, Nadia Mahmood serves as a Patent Classifying based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,412. They are classified at grade 14.

Ronald Colque

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$181,766

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,766
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,766
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, Ronald Colque serves as a Patent Classifying based in Fairfax, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,766. They are classified at grade 14.

David Brown

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$181,766

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,766
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Suffolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,766
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 512390800
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

At Department of Commerce, David Brown serves as a Patent Classifying based in Suffolk, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $181,766. They are classified at grade 14.

Corey Bailey

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$181,766

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,766
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,766
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Corey Bailey holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,766. Their pay grade is 14.

Kevin Barry

Patent Classifying/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$181,766

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,766
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Orland Park
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: Grant

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,766
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM56
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 176610031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1223

Kevin Barry holds the role of Patent Classifying at Department of Commerce based in Orland Park, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $181,766. Their pay grade is 14.