Apple
Senior Legal Counsel - IP Litigation
Salary
Estimated · medium confidence≈ $220k–$360ka year
Basis: Median of 12 ranges posted for senior patent attorney roles by 11 in-house employers, adjusted to San Jose / Silicon Valley pay.
The employer did not post a figure. Estimates come from ranges other employers posted for similar roles, the Big Law class-year scale, H-1B wage filings (U.S. Department of Labor) and BLS pay data for the city.
The posting
Apple’s own words, as their site showed them on October 6, 2026. The original posting is the authority.
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- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last verified
- October 6, 2026
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