Patent Attorney Salary in Illinois
Explore patent attorney salaries in Illinois including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.
Median Salary in IL
$131,534
Monthly: $10,961
Biweekly: $5,059
Entry Level
$71,745
Monthly: $5,979
Biweekly: $2,759
Senior Level
$223,208
Monthly: $18,601
Biweekly: $8,585
Job Growth
18%
Projected 10-year growth
Salary Breakdown
| Pay Period | Entry Level | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $71,745 | $131,534 | $223,208 |
| Monthly | $5,979 | $10,961 | $18,601 |
| Biweekly | $2,759 | $5,059 | $8,585 |
| Weekly | $1,380 | $2,530 | $4,292 |
| Hourly | $34 | $63 | $107 |
IL vs National Comparison
National Median
$125,270
IL Median
$131,534
Difference
+$6,264
Multiplier
1.05x
About This Career
Handle intellectual property matters and patent applications.
Education
Juris Doctor (JD), technical degree, and Bar license required
Key Skills
Patent LawIntellectual PropertyTechnical KnowledgeProsecution
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