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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Nathan Mitchell

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,262

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,986
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,262
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathan Mitchell is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Invalid, Invalid. 2024 total compensation came to $171,262. They are classified at grade 14.

Mingjen Jen

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,255

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $166,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,305
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,255
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mountlake Terrace
Work county: Snohomish
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531407061
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mingjen Jen works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Mingjen earned $171,255 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Jellett

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,213

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $166,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,263
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,213
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Madison
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 011970089
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Jellett is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Madison, Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $171,213. They are classified at grade 14.

Jason Yen

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,148

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $162,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,836
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,148
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bellevue
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,312
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530109033
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Yen holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Bellevue, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,148. Their pay grade is 14.

Titus Wong

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$171,124

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $169,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,015
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,124
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,109
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Titus Wong works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Houston, Texas. Titus earned $171,124 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Chelsea Stinson

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,958

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,994
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,958
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Upper Marlboro
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241620033
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Chelsea Stinson serves as a Patent Examining based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $170,958. They are classified at grade 15.

Jonathan Miles

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,936

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $166,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,986
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,936
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Miles is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Portland, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $170,936. They are classified at grade 14.

Zeshan Qayyum

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,919

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,643
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,919
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Woodbridge
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512665153
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zeshan Qayyum holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Woodbridge, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,919. Their pay grade is 14.

Jeremy Duffield

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,857

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $166,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,907
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Clendenin
Work county: Kanawha
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540560039
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeremy Duffield holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Clendenin, West Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,857. Their pay grade is 14.

Jamie Austin

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,855

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,579
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,855
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfax
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jamie Austin holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Fairfax, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,855. Their pay grade is 14.

Van Huynh

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,845

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,216
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,845
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Van Huynh holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Invalid, Invalid. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,845. Their pay grade is 14.

Dangelino Gortayo

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,826

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $166,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,876
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,826
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Salem
Work county: Marion
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411810047
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dangelino Gortayo is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Salem, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $170,826. They are classified at grade 14.

Christopher Prone

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,724

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,448
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,724
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Annandale
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510076059
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Prone holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Annandale, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $170,724. Their pay grade is 14.

Jennifer Nguyen

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,721

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $169,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,612
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,721
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sugar Land
Work county: Fort Bend
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,109
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486660157
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Nguyen is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Sugar Land, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $170,721. They are classified at grade 14.

Kostas Katsikis

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,697

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $166,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,747
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,697
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Kostas Katsikis serves as a Patent Examining based in Phoenix, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $170,697. They are classified at grade 14.

Andrew Wilder

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,690

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,061
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,690
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Wilder works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Invalid, Invalid. Andrew earned $170,690 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Sarah Aleman

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,659

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $166,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,659
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Charlotte
Work county: Mecklenburg
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370870119
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Sarah Aleman serves as a Patent Examining based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $170,659. They are classified at grade 14.

Tramar Harper

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$170,624

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,348
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,624
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work county: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Tramar Harper serves as a Patent Examining based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $170,624. They are classified at grade 14.