U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration / Patent Attorney

Job-title file

Patent Attorney

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

20 employees hold this title in Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $191,900, above the department median of $152,489.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $3.6M
Role median: $191,900
Agency median: $152,489
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$132,632$199,464+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 20 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Patent Attorney pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Lawyers — about 754,500 people — is $159,670. Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration pays a median base salary of $191,900 for this role, 20% above that figure — about the 63rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration median · $191,900

The bar is the range of annual wages for Lawyers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration is $191,900, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Patent Attorney is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, the median of $191,900 ranks #2 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$204,000 · 307

Department of Justice

$191,289 · 19

Department of Agriculture

$184,216 · 3

Environmental Protection Agency

$181,216 · 1

Department of Interior

$180,359 · 1

Department of Energy

$176,502 · 29

Median total compensation for the Patent Attorney role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Trenton Roche

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$204,100

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $204,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,100
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,100
Basic Pay (before locality): $204,100
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Trenton Roche works as a Patent Attorney for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Trenton earned $204,100 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Robert Padilla

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moffett Field
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Padilla holds the role of Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Moffett Field, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Meredith Blasingame

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moffett Field
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Meredith Blasingame is a Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Moffett Field, California. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Joseph Fleishman

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Fleishman is a Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Rhys Cheung

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moffett Field
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rhys Cheung holds the role of Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Moffett Field, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Robert Earp

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Brook Park
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Earp is a Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Matthew Johnston

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Johnston works as a Patent Attorney for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Matthew earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Heather Parsels

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Parsels works as a Patent Attorney for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Heather earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jerry Seemann

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jerry Seemann is a Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Edward Fein

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 58
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edward Fein holds the role of Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Kurt Hammerle

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kurt Hammerle holds the role of Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Christopher Edwards

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Christopher Edwards serves as a Patent Attorney based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Maurice Harper

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$189,977

Sub-department: Langley Research Center
Base pay: $189,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,977
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hampton
Work county: Hampton
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,477
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maurice Harper holds the role of Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $189,977. Their pay grade is 15.

Robin Edwards

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$189,827

Sub-department: Langley Research Center
Base pay: $189,477
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,827
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hampton
Work county: Hampton
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,477
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Robin Edwards serves as a Patent Attorney based in Hampton, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $189,827. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Homer

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$188,101

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $188,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,101
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,101
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Homer is a Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $188,101. They are classified at grade 15.

Jennifer Riley

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$160,329

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $160,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,329
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Chesapeake
Work county: Chesapeake
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,329
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510468550
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jennifer Riley serves as a Patent Attorney based in Chesapeake, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,329. They are classified at grade 15.

Derek Langdon

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Derek Langdon is a Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $157,982. They are classified at grade 14.

Matthew Osenga

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$140,437

Sub-department: Langley Research Center
Base pay: $140,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,437
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Hampton
Work county: Hampton
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,437
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Osenga is a Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $140,437. They are classified at grade 14.

Jonathan Leahy

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$135,316

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $135,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,316
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $135,316
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Leahy holds the role of Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,316. Their pay grade is 14.

Mark Wolfgang

Patent Attorney/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$132,632

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $131,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,632
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Brook Park
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,882
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1222
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Wolfgang holds the role of Patent Attorney at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,632. Their pay grade is 14.