NASA employees working as Computer Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of Computer Engineer professionals at NASA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Computer Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $149,967 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,246 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Computer Engineer at NASA is $107,704 per year or $52 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $178,544 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $83,122 (25th percentile) and $141,056 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 33 salaries submitted by NASA Computer Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Computer Engineer professionals typically earn between $40 and $68 per hour.
Computer Engineer professionals typically earn between $6,927 and $11,755 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $41K - $68K/yr