U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration / Aerospace Engineering

Job-title file

Aerospace Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

4,417 employees hold this title in Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $155,034, above the department median of $152,489.

Employees: 4,417
Total payroll: $669.3M
Role median: $155,034
Agency median: $152,489
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$191,900+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 4,417 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Aerospace Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Aerospace Engineers — about 67,710 people — is $134,960. Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration pays a median base salary of $155,034 for this role, 15% above that figure — about the 64th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$86,700

$106,110

$134,960

$169,690

$205,890

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration median · $155,034

The bar is the range of annual wages for Aerospace Engineers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 4,392 of 4,417 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration is $155,034, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Aerospace Engineering is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, the median of $155,034 ranks #5 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Transportation Safety Board

$181,216 · 21

Department of Energy

$162,629 · 1

Department of Transportation

$161,841 · 838

Department of Homeland Security

$161,373 · 2

Department of Commerce

$139,774 · 6

Department of Agriculture

$124,093 · 1

Department of State

$117,981 · 1

Median total compensation for the Aerospace Engineering role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Roger Moody

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$125,458

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $125,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,458
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,458
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Roger Moody serves as a Aerospace Engineering based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,458. They are classified at grade 13.

Johnston Murphy

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$125,458

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $125,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,458
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,458
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Johnston Murphy is a Aerospace Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $125,458. They are classified at grade 13.

Daniel Riley

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$125,458

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $125,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,458
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,458
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Riley is a Aerospace Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $125,458. They are classified at grade 13.

John Gulick

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$125,458

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $125,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,458
Pay grade: 13
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,458
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 010000089
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Gulick is a Aerospace Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $125,458. They are classified at grade 13.

Adam Milliken

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,922

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $124,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,922
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Milliken works as a Aerospace Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Adam earned $124,922 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Velez Nunez

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,922

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $124,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,922
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Velez Nunez works as a Aerospace Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Velez earned $124,922 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Bolding

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,922

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $124,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,922
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Bolding is a Aerospace Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $124,922. They are classified at grade 13.

Stephen Deblois

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,922

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $124,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,922
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Stephen Deblois serves as a Aerospace Engineering based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,922. They are classified at grade 13.

Leah Gibson

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,922

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $124,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,922
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leah Gibson works as a Aerospace Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Leah earned $124,922 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jessica Langley

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,922

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $124,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,922
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Langley works as a Aerospace Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Jessica earned $124,922 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Kenneth Mayer

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,922

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $124,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,922
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenneth Mayer holds the role of Aerospace Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,922. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Perotti

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,922

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $124,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,922
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Perotti works as a Aerospace Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Michael earned $124,922 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Gabriel Marquez

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,922

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $124,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,922
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Gabriel Marquez serves as a Aerospace Engineering based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,922. They are classified at grade 13.

Diaz Sanchez

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,922

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $124,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,922
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Diaz Sanchez serves as a Aerospace Engineering based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,922. They are classified at grade 13.

Joshua Fody

Aerospace Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,823

Sub-department: Langley Research Center
Base pay: $124,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,823
Pay grade: 13
Work city: West Palm Beach
Work county: Palm Beach
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,823
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 123190099
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0861
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Fody holds the role of Aerospace Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,823. Their pay grade is 13.