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

Job-title file

Contracting

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

772 employees hold this title in Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $129,759, below the department median of $152,489.

Employees: 772
Total payroll: $102.1M
Role median: $129,759
Agency median: $152,489
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$50,980$192,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 772 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

Contracting pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents — about 491,430 people — is $77,710. Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration pays a median base salary of $129,759 for this role, 67% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

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

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,380

$60,800

$77,710

$100,820

$128,870

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration median · $129,759

The bar is the range of annual wages for Buyers and Purchasing Agents 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.

Median total compensation for this role at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration is $129,759, 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)

Contracting is held in 68 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, the median of $129,759 ranks #47 of 68.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$235,920 · 7

Millennium Challenge Corporation

$200,723 · 19

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$200,609 · 10

Federal Reserve System

$192,332 · 13

Securities and Exchange Commission

$189,330 · 50

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$189,253 · 41

Office of Management and Budget

$177,627 · 4

Federal Maritime Commission

$176,570 · 3

National Labor Relations Board

$174,247 · 6

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$171,923 · 5

Peace Corps

$169,053 · 7

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$162,629 · 2

Median total compensation for the Contracting 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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Cheryl Timko

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: John C. Stennis Space Center
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Stennis Space Center
Work county: Hancock
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 282447045
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cheryl Timko serves as a Contracting based in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Louis Patalano

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,914

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $123,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,914
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Hampton
Work county: Hampton
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,914
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Louis Patalano is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $123,914. They are classified at grade 14.

Maria Callo

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,684

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $123,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Maria Callo serves as a Contracting based in Houston, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,684. They are classified at grade 12.

Edwin Ortiz-Franco

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,230

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $123,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,230
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,230
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Edwin Ortiz-Franco serves as a Contracting based in Houston, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,230. They are classified at grade 13.

Kenia Vasquez

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,230

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $123,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,230
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,230
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenia Vasquez holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,230. Their pay grade is 13.

Kelsey Klinger

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,230

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $123,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,230
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,230
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Kelsey Klinger serves as a Contracting based in Houston, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,230. They are classified at grade 13.

Dennis Ross

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,230

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $123,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,230
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,230
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Dennis Ross serves as a Contracting based in Houston, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,230. They are classified at grade 13.

Darrell Compton

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,230

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $123,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,230
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,230
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Darrell Compton holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,230. Their pay grade is 13.

Irelita Jones

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,230

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $123,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,230
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,230
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Irelita Jones holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,230. Their pay grade is 13.

Bryan Parson

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,230

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $123,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,230
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,230
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Bryan Parson serves as a Contracting based in Houston, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,230. They are classified at grade 13.

Catherine Staggs

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,230

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $123,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,230
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,230
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Catherine Staggs works as a Contracting for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. Catherine earned $123,230 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jason Siewert

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,014

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $123,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,014
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,014
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jason Siewert serves as a Contracting based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,014. They are classified at grade 14.

Mary Vaughn

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$123,014

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $123,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,014
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,014
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Vaughn holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,014. Their pay grade is 14.

Daniel Chang

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$122,675

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $122,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,675
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Moffett Field
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,675
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Daniel Chang serves as a Contracting based in Moffett Field, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,675. They are classified at grade 12.

Dina Coggeshall

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$122,405

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $122,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,405
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Brook Park
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Dina Coggeshall serves as a Contracting based in Brook Park, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,405. They are classified at grade 13.

Denise Sydnor

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$122,343

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $122,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,343
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Denise Sydnor holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,343. Their pay grade is 12.

Danielle May

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$122,340

Sub-department: Langley Research Center
Base pay: $122,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,340
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hampton
Work county: Hampton
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Danielle May is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $122,340. They are classified at grade 13.

Joseph Tynes

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$122,198

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $122,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,198
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bay Saint Louis
Work county: Hancock
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 280130045
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Tynes is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. 2024 total compensation came to $122,198. They are classified at grade 14.