IP & Trademark Support hourly rate
A senior IP & Trademark Support typically receives $75 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $45.31. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
IP & Trademark Support pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32.23 | $700 | $67,000 |
| 25th | $36.26 | $790 | $75,400 |
| Median | $45.31 | $980 | $94,200 |
| 75th | $57.69 | $1,250 | $120,000 |
| 90th | $73.13 | $1,580 | $152,100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
IP & Trademark Support rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $32.23 | $45.31 | $73.13 | $75 |
| Canada | CA$25.64 | CA$39.18 | CA$61.88 | CA$65 |
| United Kingdom | £14.50 | £20.46 | £39.45 | £35 |
| Austria | €14.86 | €23.44 | €39.14 | €40 |
| Belgium | €15.06 | €27.03 | €45.85 | €45 |
| Bulgaria | €4.83 | €8.57 | €19.21 | €14 |
| Croatia | €7.18 | €11.82 | €21.12 | €20 |
| Cyprus | €8.51 | €14.30 | €35.83 | €24 |
| Czechia | €7.81 | €12.16 | €19.77 | €20 |
| Denmark | €23.89 | €34.93 | €52.19 | €60 |
| Estonia | €8.01 | €14.40 | €24.79 | €24 |
| Finland | €15.50 | €21.34 | €33.48 | €35 |
| France | €12.28 | €18.04 | €31.99 | €30 |
| Germany | €15.41 | €26.98 | €48.06 | €45 |
| Greece | €7.28 | €11.27 | €19.31 | €19 |
| Hungary | €6.20 | €10.61 | €20.33 | €18 |
| Ireland | €18.25 | €30.07 | €67.26 | €50 |
| Italy | €11.78 | €16.85 | €31.53 | €30 |
| Latvia | €6.25 | €11.87 | €23.63 | €20 |
| Lithuania | €7.75 | €13.24 | €24.75 | €22 |
| Luxembourg | €19.68 | €30.87 | €63.66 | €50 |
| Malta | €7.06 | €11.80 | €20.63 | €19 |
| Netherlands | €14.21 | €23.74 | €38.60 | €40 |
| Poland | €6.66 | €10.95 | €21.21 | €18 |
| Portugal | €8.64 | €11.06 | €25.56 | €18 |
| Romania | €5.31 | €8.80 | €19.11 | €15 |
| Slovakia | €6.66 | €10.30 | €17.22 | €17 |
| Slovenia | €10.57 | €15.23 | €26.38 | €25 |
| Spain | €9.84 | €14.89 | €28.30 | €25 |
| Sweden | €16.38 | €21.58 | €31.39 | €35 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior IP & Trademark Support in the one-off task format.
IP & Trademark Support pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Specialist | $65 |
| Senior | $75 |
Questions about IP & Trademark Support rates
What is the typical hourly rate for an IP & Trademark Support?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior IP & Trademark Support is $75 an hour (market median wage $45.31). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.