NASA employees working as Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 69 ratings. This is in line with the average of Engineer professionals at NASA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,835 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,731 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Engineer at NASA is $125,678 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $203,380 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,272 (25th percentile) and $162,491 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 230 salaries submitted by NASA Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $78 per hour.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,189 and $13,541 monthly.
