NASA employees working as Flight Controller in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of Flight Controller professionals at NASA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Flight Controller ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $94,564 per year (estimate) and goes up to $310,524 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Flight Controller at NASA is $110,029 per year or $53 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $178,705 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $85,921 (25th percentile) and $142,575 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by NASA Flight Controller professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Flight Controller professionals typically earn between $41 and $69 per hour.
Flight Controller professionals typically earn between $7,160 and $11,881 monthly.
