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

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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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Cordero Santiago

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Manassas
Work county: Manassas
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511550683
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cordero Santiago works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Manassas, Virginia. Cordero earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Zandra Smith

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work county: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zandra Smith is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Roberto Velez

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Roberto Velez is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Quan Wang

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Quan Wang serves as a Patent Examining based in New York - New York, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Gregory Binda

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,839

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,839
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gregory Binda is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,839. They are classified at grade 14.

Cynthia Wilder

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,727

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $180,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,864
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,727
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lexington
Work county: Lexington
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 451430063
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cynthia Wilder holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Lexington, South Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,727. Their pay grade is 14.

Brian Whiteman

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,705

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $180,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,842
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,705
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sewickley
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 427510003
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Whiteman holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,705. Their pay grade is 14.

Nabil Hindi

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,637

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,637
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lorton
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511457059
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nabil Hindi is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Lorton, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,637. They are classified at grade 14.

Amy Hudson

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,619

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,049
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,619
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfax
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510900600
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Hudson works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Fairfax, Virginia. Amy earned $191,619 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Phuong HuynhMay be multiple

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,619

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Mclean
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: 511520059
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Payroll for Phuong Huynh (Patent Examining, Department of Commerce) may cover more than one person; together they account for $191,619 in 2024.

Ross Gushi

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,580

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,580
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Haymarket
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511200153
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ross Gushi works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Haymarket, Virginia. Ross earned $191,580 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Frantzy Poinvil

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,494

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,494
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Annandale
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510076059
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Frantzy Poinvil works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Annandale, Virginia. Frantzy earned $191,494 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Dean Kramer

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,321

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,321
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Annandale
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510076059
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dean Kramer works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Annandale, Virginia. Dean earned $191,321 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Steven Douglas

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,321

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,321
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greencastle
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 423340055
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Douglas holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,321. Their pay grade is 14.

Richard Hutson

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,321

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,321
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lorton
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511457059
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Hutson works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Lorton, Virginia. Richard earned $191,321 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Amy Juedes

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,319

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,319
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Burke
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510375059
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Juedes is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Burke, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,319. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Lebentritt

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,314

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $180,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,451
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,314
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gainesville
Work county: Alachua
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121130001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Lebentritt works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Gainesville, Florida. Michael earned $191,314 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Le Luu

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,295

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $184,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rancho Santa Margarita
Work county: Orange
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,725
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062941059
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Le Luu holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,295. Their pay grade is 14.

Timothy Maust

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,227

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $180,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,227
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Latrobe
Work county: Westmoreland
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 424290129
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Maust holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,227. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Meller

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,216

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Meller is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Invalid, Invalid. 2024 total compensation came to $191,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Audrey Chang

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,148

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,148
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Audrey Chang serves as a Patent Examining based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,148. They are classified at grade 14.

Brenda Coleman

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,148

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,148
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Annandale
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510076059
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brenda Coleman is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Annandale, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,148. They are classified at grade 14.

Aaron Dunwoody

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,148

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,148
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Ellicott City
Work county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240530027
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Aaron Dunwoody serves as a Patent Examining based in Ellicott City, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,148. They are classified at grade 14.

Yogesh Garg

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$191,148

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,148
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Yogesh Garg holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,148. Their pay grade is 14.

Saif Alhija

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$190,982

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,158
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,982
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Columbia
Work county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240381027
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Saif Alhija works as a Patent Examining for Department of Commerce based in Columbia, Maryland. Saif earned $190,982 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jeanglaude Arthur

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$190,968

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $180,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,105
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,968
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Hialeah
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121340086
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeanglaude Arthur is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Hialeah, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $190,968. They are classified at grade 14.

Russell Frejd

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$190,795

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $180,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,795
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Knoxville
Work county: Knox
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471300093
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Russell Frejd is a Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Knoxville, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $190,795. They are classified at grade 14.

Van Trieu

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$190,795

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $180,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,795
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Golden
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081000059
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Van Trieu holds the role of Patent Examining at Department of Commerce based in Golden, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $190,795. Their pay grade is 14.

Amy Clark

Patent Examining/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$190,681

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,857
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,681
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Mclean
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511520059
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1224
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Amy Clark serves as a Patent Examining based in Mclean, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $190,681. They are classified at grade 15.