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

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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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Valentin Neacsu

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,815

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,815
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Vienna
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512510059
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Valentin Neacsu works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Vienna, Virginia. Valentin earned $150,815 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Sehn

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,815

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,815
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Michael Sehn serves as a Patent Examining based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,815. They are classified at grade 14.

Farid Seyedvosoghi

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,815

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,815
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Ashburn
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510108107
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Farid Seyedvosoghi is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Ashburn, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $150,815. They are classified at grade 14.

Arif Ullah

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,815

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,815
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Arif Ullah holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,815. Their pay grade is 14.

Saad Khawar

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,815

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,815
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Saad Khawar serves as a Patent Examining based in Invalid, Invalid. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,815. They are classified at grade 14.

Mong-Shune Chung

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,782

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,782
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Clarksburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240357031
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mong-Shune Chung holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Clarksburg, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,782. Their pay grade is 14.

Wasiul Haider

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,782

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,782
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Woodbridge
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512665153
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Wasiul Haider is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Woodbridge, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $150,782. They are classified at grade 14.

Mahdi Nejad

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,782

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,782
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Mahdi Nejad serves as a Patent Examining based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,782. They are classified at grade 14.

Kathleen Nguyen

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,782

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,782
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Germantown
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathleen Nguyen works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Germantown, Maryland. Kathleen earned $150,782 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

John Norton

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,782

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,782
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Centreville
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510422059
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, John Norton serves as a Patent Examining based in Centreville, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,782. They are classified at grade 14.

Yung-Sheng Tsui

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,782

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,782
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Potomac
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241265031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Yung-Sheng Tsui holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Potomac, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,782. Their pay grade is 14.

Sharmin Chowdhury

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,749

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,749
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sharmin Chowdhury works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Invalid, Invalid. Sharmin earned $150,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Yu Zhao

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,749

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,749
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfax
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Yu Zhao holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Fairfax, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,749. Their pay grade is 14.

James Ponton

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,749

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,749
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, James Ponton serves as a Patent Examining based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,749. They are classified at grade 14.

Cadima Rojas

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,749

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,749
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cadima Rojas is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $150,749. They are classified at grade 14.

Courtney Spann

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,749

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,749
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Clinton
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240365033
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Courtney Spann works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Clinton, Maryland. Courtney earned $150,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Khadijeh Vahdat

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,749

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,749
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Khadijeh Vahdat serves as a Patent Examining based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,749. They are classified at grade 14.

Akash Varma

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,749

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,749
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Ashburn
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510108107
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Akash Varma serves as a Patent Examining based in Ashburn, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,749. They are classified at grade 14.

Mary Omori

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,749

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,749
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Omori works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Mary earned $150,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Tracy Kamikawa

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,736

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,047
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,736
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Annandale
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510076059
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tracy Kamikawa holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Annandale, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,736. Their pay grade is 14.

Loren Edwards

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,701

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,659
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,701
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Woodbridge
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512665153
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Loren Edwards holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Woodbridge, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,701. Their pay grade is 14.

David Faber

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,690

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,201
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,690
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Baldwin
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240047005
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Faber holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Baldwin, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,690. Their pay grade is 13.

Rodney Frank

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,690

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,201
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,690
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frederick
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rodney Frank works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Frederick, Maryland. Rodney earned $150,690 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Charles Brauch

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,689

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $141,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,408
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,689
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,281
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Charles Brauch serves as a Patent Examining based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,689. They are classified at grade 13.

Chesiree Walton

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,686

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,644
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,686
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Clinton
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240365033
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chesiree Walton works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Clinton, Maryland. Chesiree earned $150,686 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Shih Chou

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$150,614

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $148,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,614
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Tan Valley
Work county: Pinal
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,399
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040435021
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shih Chou works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Shih earned $150,614 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.