📜 Official Bureau of Labor Statistics & Tech Benchmark (2026)

Patent & Intellectual Property Attorney Salary in New York, NY

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Patent & Intellectual Property Attorney in New York, NY.

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Demand: +9%
$321,600
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $154.61/hr
📊 80% Range: $214,400 – $562,800
📍 Regional Multiplier: +34% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $214,400
25th % Junior $268,000
50th % Median $321,600
75th % Senior $442,200
90th % Top 10% $562,800
Base Annual Salary $321,600
Target Annual Bonus $38,592
Annual Stock / Equity $70,752
Total Compensation (TC) $430,944
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in New York, NY

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Patent & Intellectual Property Attorney

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Patent & Intellectual Property Attorney

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$214,400
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Patent & Intellectual Property Attorney

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$321,600
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Patent & Intellectual Property Attorney

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$442,200
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$562,800

Patent & Intellectual Property Attorney Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$331,200

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$326,400

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$321,600

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$307,200

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$307,200

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$307,200

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$300,000

California

COL Index: 142%
$300,000

Role Profile & Career Requirements

Patent Attorneys prepare and prosecute patent applications before patent offices, defend intellectual property rights, and litigate IP infringement disputes.

Required Education
J.D. + STEM Undergraduate Degree + USPTO Bar
Experience Benchmark
4-8 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Patent & Intellectual Property Attorney make in New York, NY?

The median annual salary for a Patent & Intellectual Property Attorney in New York, NY is $321,600, with entry-level professionals earning around $214,400 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $562,800.

What is the average hourly rate for a Patent & Intellectual Property Attorney in New York, NY?

On average, a Patent & Intellectual Property Attorney in New York, NY makes approximately $154.61 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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