Patent Attorney Salary in the UK

£82,600
per year
per month
£4,700
per month
per year

Patent Attorney - Average Salary

The average salary for a Patent Attorney is £82,600 gross per year (£4,700 net per month), which is £53,000 (+179%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Patent Attorney can expect an average starting salary of £54,500. The highest salaries can exceed £200,000.
£54,500
Low
£82,600
Average salary
£200,000
High
£3,350
Low
£4,700
Average salary
£9,750
High

Patent Attorney Salary Range

Trainee
£32,200
Low
£54,500
Average salary
£82,600
Experienced
£111,500
High
£200,000
Trainee
£2,120
Low
£3,350
Average salary
£4,700
Experienced
£5,910
High
£9,750
Among patent attorneys, Trainee Patent Attorneys or Part Qualified Patent Attorneys tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Patent Attorneys at a Partner Level enjoy the highest salaries.

Patent Attorney - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Patent Attorney at a Partner Level£112K/year
+35% 
Newly Qualified Patent Attorney£55K/year
 -34%
Part Qualified Patent Attorney£37K/year
 -55%
Trainee Patent Attorney£32K/year
 -61%

Patent Attorney - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Patent Attorney with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £54,500 gross per year. A mid career Patent Attorney with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £76,800, while an experienced Patent Attorney with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £111,500. Patent Attorneys with more than 20 years of experience earn £136,700 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Patent Attorney

Late Career▲ +65%
Experienced▲ +35%
Average Salary£82,600/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -34%

Gender Breakdown

Female
36%
Male
64%

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Patent Attorney - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Patent Attorney jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Patent Attorney

How much does a Patent Attorney make in the UK?
A Patent Attorney in the UK earns an average of £82,600 gross per year, which is about £4,700 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Patent Attorney updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Patent Attorney in the UK?
The starting salary of a Patent Attorney in the UK is around £54,500 gross per year. Trainee Patent Attorneys or Part Qualified Patent Attorneys usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Patent Attorney in the UK?
The highest salary of a Patent Attorney in the UK can reach and exceed £200,000 gross per year. Patent Attorneys at a Partner Level usually have the highest salaries.
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