NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory employees working as Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer professionals at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,782 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,586 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is $150,782 per year or $72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $235,402 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $120,414 (25th percentile) and $191,313 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 145 salaries submitted by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $58 and $92 per hour.
Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,035 and $15,943 monthly.