What does NASA pay?
Median total pay is about $214,072 per year, with most roles between $189,630 and $218,785 — based on salary ranges disclosed in NASA's own job postings.
$214,072
Median total pay
$189,630
25th percentile
$218,785
75th percentile
10
Posted salaries
Highest-paying roles at NASA
Deputy CFO
$223,380–$228,000
Deputy Manager Artemis Program
$217,333–$223,379
Research Strategy & Security Officer
$217,333–$223,379
Director Planetary Science Division
$210,812–$217,332
Director of Surface Mobility
$210,812–$217,332
Manager, Program Operations Integration LEO Program
$210,812–$217,332
NASA salary FAQ
What is the median salary at NASA?
Based on 10 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 $189,630 and $218,785, with the full range spanning $107,228 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.