As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Patent Attorney in Bristol, UK is £129,630, with an hourly rate of £62, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £119,040 to £148,119, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £119,040
50TH(Median)   £129,630
75TH   £148,119
Principal Patent Attorney Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Principal Patent Attorney Salary £119,040 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Patent Attorney Salary £129,630 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Patent Attorney Salary £148,119 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Principal Patent Attorney Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Principal Patent Attorney salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Principal Patent Attorney is about £129,630 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £62, a monthly salary of about £10,803, and a weekly pay of around £2,493. Click the switch button below to see more details about Principal Patent Attorney hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Principal Patent Attorneys Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Principal Patent Attorney's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £118,565 - £125,362, while Intermediate make £119,514 - £126,153, Senior earn £120,462 - £126,943, Specialist earn £121,885 - £128,049, Expert can reach £123,624 - £129,630 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Principal Patent Attorney £123,149
Intermediate Level Principal Patent Attorney £124,098
Senior Level Principal Patent Attorney £124,888
Specialist Level Principal Patent Attorney £126,153
Expert Level Principal Patent Attorney £127,733
£123,149 0 yr
£124,098 < 2 yrs
£124,888 2-4 yrs
£126,153 5-8 yrs
£127,733 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Principal Patent Attorney?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Principal Patent Attorney are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £141,448 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £131,943, and Manchester pays around £125,541 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Attorney I or Principal Patent Attorney?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Attorney I makes less than a Principal Patent Attorney. A Attorney I earns an average annual salary of £45,077. And a Principal Patent Attorney earns an average annual salary of £130,970.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Attorney I Bristol, UK
£41,222
£47,512
Attorney III Bristol, UK
£51,372
£76,440
Managing Attorney Bristol, UK
£83,340
£119,295
Attorney II Bristol, UK
£46,775
£58,663
Attorney IV Bristol, UK
£63,546
£96,634

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