Explore NASA salaries
Explore how much NASA employees make through salaries, wages, tips, bonuses, stock, commissions and more.
1449 job titles
Scientist
17 Salaries submitted
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Researcher
17 Salaries submitted
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Materials Engineer
16 Salaries submitted
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Test Engineer
15 Salaries submitted
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Research Assistant
15 Salaries submitted
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AST
14 Salaries submitted
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Technician
14 Salaries submitted
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Senior Aerospace Engineer
14 Salaries submitted
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Systems Administrator
13 Salaries submitted
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Contracting Officer
13 Salaries submitted
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NASA pay FAQs
- The average NASA salary in United States can vary greatly by role. Annual salaries typically range from $37,988 (or $18) for a Janitor/Cleaner to $214,690 (or $103) for a Director. This is based on 5080 salaries submitted on Glassdoor by NASA employees in United States as of June 2026.
- Here are the links to salaries by job function at NASA:
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- NASA employees attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4/5 stars to their company.
