Is NASA a good company to work for?

NASA has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 3,239 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at NASA to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about NASA have been left by employees working as Software Engineer(Internship) , Astrophysicist and Intern - Hourly .

Does NASA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NASA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NASA. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NASA?

86% of NASA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NASA 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NASA?

Intern (290) , Aerospace Engineer (125) , Engineer (101) , Astronaut (95) , Internship (77) , Software Engineer (58) , Systems Engineer (38) , Software Engineer(Internship) (37) , Mechanical Engineer (35) , Engineering Intern (31) , Research Scientist (24) , Summer Intern (23) , Contract Specialist (22) , Astrophysicist (21) , Senior Software Engineer (21)

What are the pros of working at NASA according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and learning experiences" ((in 290 reviews)); "Work life balance is great when you don’t go through management and let HR inform them of any accommodations" ((in 93 reviews)); "This makes it easy to win the best place to work in federal government awards year after year." ((in 81 reviews)); "Great benefits and time off." ((in 73 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 63 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NASA according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and bureaucracy to deal with" ((in 146 reviews)); "Government salaries are low and therefore it's hard to subsist in CA without a higher salary." ((in 59 reviews)); "there are no cons, very good management" ((in 33 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of talking about sending people into space." ((in 32 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about NASA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NASA layoffs and their outlook for job security at NASA in 2026.

What are the top reviewed NASA locations?

Houston , Mountain View , Washington , Hampton , Huntsville , Greenbelt , Moffett Field , Kennedy Space Center , New York , Cleveland , Cape Canaveral , Los Angeles , Edwards AFB , Pasadena , Merritt Island , San Francisco , Stennis Space Center , Goddard , Edwards , Orlando , San Jose , Wallops Island , Las Cruces , Texas City , Norfolk , Fairmont , Denver , Chicago , Virginia Beach , Austin

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4.4

86% would recommend to a friend

(1,792 total reviews)

Charles F. Bolden, Jr.

83% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Senior management

4.1

Compensation and benefits

NASA has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,792 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The NASA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Feb 24, 2025

9 year old astronaut Kaito Alvaraz

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Love working for NASA, plan to return to space when ready

Cons

Have not been to space in a long while

5.0

Feb 21, 2025

Inspiring Work, Great Team, and Cutting-Edge Technology

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Working at NASA Goddard is a dream for any software developer passionate about space exploration. The projects are meaningful, contributing to groundbreaking scientific discoveries. The work-life balance is excellent, with flexible schedules and remote work options. The collaborative environment fosters innovation, and you get to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. The benefits, including retirement plans and healthcare, are outstanding.

Cons

Like any government organization, bureaucratic processes can slow down projects. Funding cycles can impact job stability, especially for contractors. The salary, while competitive for government work, may not match private-sector tech companies. Some legacy systems require maintenance, which can be less exciting. Security protocols, while necessary, can add extra layers of complexity to development work.

4.0

Feb 20, 2025

Great Place To Work

It specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hardworking professionals who are very dedicated to accomplishing the mission. Leadership that fight for their employees. Very rewarding when part of impactful projects and missions.

Cons

Due to limited resources job requirements can be vast, especially in IT, making career development / specialization difficult.

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