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

Job-title file

Patent Examining

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

8,541 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $163,321, above the department median of $127,707.

Employees: 8,541
Total payroll: $1.3B
Role median: $163,321
Agency median: $127,707
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$200,708+

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How total compensation varies among the 8,541 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kyle Thomas

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$141,047

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,047
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Carlisle
Work county: Cumberland
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,123
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 421100041
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kyle Thomas works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Kyle earned $141,047 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Curtis Kortman

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$141,019

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,896
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,019
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,123
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Curtis Kortman serves as a Patent Examining based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,019. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Cocchi

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,991

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,868
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,991
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mckinney
Work county: Collin
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,123
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 484230085
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Cocchi is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Mckinney, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $140,991. They are classified at grade 14.

Marshall Werner

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,991

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,868
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,991
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greer
Work county: Greenville
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,123
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 451060045
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marshall Werner holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Greer, South Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,991. Their pay grade is 14.

Berteau Joisil

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,964

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $137,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Dacula
Work county: Gwinnett
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,356
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131470135
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Berteau Joisil works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Dacula, Georgia. Berteau earned $140,964 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Sagar Shrestha

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,959

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,564
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,959
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bristow
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510305153
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sagar Shrestha holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Bristow, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,959. Their pay grade is 14.

Charles Cai

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,894

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,771
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,894
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mather Afb
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,123
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062105067
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Charles Cai serves as a Patent Examining based in Mather Afb, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,894. They are classified at grade 14.

Sean Collins

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,866

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,866
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Knoxville
Work county: Knox
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,123
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471300093
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sean Collins holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Knoxville, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,866. Their pay grade is 14.

Katherine Christy

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,866

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,866
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Conifer
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,123
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080446059
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Christy holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Conifer, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,866. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Divelbiss

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,861

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $137,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,505
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,861
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Orlando
Work county: Orange
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,356
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Divelbiss works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Orlando, Florida. Matthew earned $140,861 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Maher Algibhah

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,847

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,452
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,847
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work county: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Maher Algibhah serves as a Patent Examining based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,847. They are classified at grade 14.

Shon Foley

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,784

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,661
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,784
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,123
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shon Foley is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in San Juan, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $140,784. They are classified at grade 14.

William Chou

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,721

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $140,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $432
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,721
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Irvine
Work county: Orange
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061713059
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, William Chou serves as a Patent Examining based in Irvine, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,721. They are classified at grade 13.

Lori Wu

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,718

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,595
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,718
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,123
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lori Wu holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,718. Their pay grade is 14.

Oluwatosin Alabi

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,632

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,237
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,632
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bel Air
Work county: Harford
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240090025
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Oluwatosin Alabi works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Bel Air, Maryland. Oluwatosin earned $140,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Lyndsey Beckhardt

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,584

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,960
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,584
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Waldorf
Work county: Charles
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241639017
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lyndsey Beckhardt works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Waldorf, Maryland. Lyndsey earned $140,584 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Morgan Jordan

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$140,576

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $137,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,220
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,576
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bon Air
Work county: Chesterfield
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,356
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510215041
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Morgan Jordan is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Bon Air, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $140,576. They are classified at grade 13.