What does NASA pay?
Median total pay is about $214,072 per year, with most roles between $179,185 and $220,356 — based on salary ranges disclosed in NASA's own job postings.
$214,072
Median total pay
$179,185
25th percentile
$220,356
75th percentile
9
Posted salaries
Highest-paying roles at NASA
Manager, Space Launch Systems Program
$223,380–$228,000
Center Associate Director AFRC
$217,333–$223,379
Deputy Chief Information Officer
$217,333–$223,379
Chief Counsel
$210,812–$217,332
Chief Data and Super Intelligence Officer
$210,812–$217,332
Aerospace Engineer, AST, Research Pilot (Direct Hire)
$161,169–$197,200
NASA salary FAQ
What is the median salary at NASA?
Based on 9 salaried US roles currently posted, the median total pay at NASA is about $214,072 per year.
What is the salary range at NASA?
Most posted roles fall between $179,185 and $220,356, with the full range spanning $110,847 to $228,000.
Does NASA publish salaries?
These figures come from NASA's own job postings (salary ranges disclosed on listings), aggregated by Hireoven. Actual offers vary by level, location and negotiation.
Salary figures are aggregated from disclosed ranges in NASA's active US job postings on Hireoven's live index. Annualized; hourly listings excluded. Actual compensation varies by level, location and negotiation. Last updated 2026.