NASA employees working as Engineering Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Engineering Manager professionals at NASA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $94,255 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,299 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Engineering Manager at NASA is $227,032 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $349,797 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $183,046 (25th percentile) and $286,163 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by NASA Engineering Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Engineering Manager professionals typically earn between $88 and $138 per hour.
Engineering Manager professionals typically earn between $15,254 and $23,847 monthly.