Patent Lawyer Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Patent Lawyer make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Patent Lawyer in Washington, DC is $119,139. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $62,404 to a high of $188,979, with most professionals earning between $89,442 and $155,696.

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Average Salary Range for Patent Lawyer in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
89442
155696
119139

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
97140
158709
124570
What is the average salary for Patent Lawyer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Patent Lawyer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Patent Lawyer ranges from $89,442 to $155,696 with the average base salary of $119,139. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,140 to $158,709 with the average total cash compensation of $124,570.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $119,139 $89,442 - $155,696
Bonus $5,431 $7,698 - $3,013
Total Pay $124,570 $97,140 - $158,709
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Patent Lawyer Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,442 - $155,696 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,442 - $155,696 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,442 - $155,696 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,256 - $155,373 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,442 - $155,696 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,442 - $155,696 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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