NASA employees working as Computer Scientist in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.7 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Computer Scientist professionals at NASA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Computer Scientist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Computer Scientist at NASA is $189,143 per year or $91 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $304,955 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $148,401 (25th percentile) and $244,198 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by NASA Computer Scientist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Computer Scientist professionals typically earn between $71 and $117 per hour.
Computer Scientist professionals typically earn between $12,367 and $20,350 monthly.