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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Thomas Servilla

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$170,515

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $170,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,515
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pasadena
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,515
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062700037
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomas Servilla is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Pasadena, California. 2024 total compensation came to $170,515. They are classified at grade 14.

Cynthia Cowan

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$170,045

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $170,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,045
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hampton
Work county: Hampton
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,045
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cynthia Cowan works as a Contracting for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. Cynthia earned $170,045 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Wendy Crisman

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$169,809

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $169,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,809
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,109
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Wendy Crisman holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $169,809. Their pay grade is 14.

Rhoney Triplett

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$169,398

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $169,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,398
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,398
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rhoney Triplett is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $169,398. They are classified at grade 15.

Jason Phillips

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$169,109

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $169,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,109
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,109
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Phillips is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $169,109. They are classified at grade 14.

Scott Stephens

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$169,109

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $169,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,109
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,109
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Scott Stephens holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $169,109. Their pay grade is 14.

Aneesah Vaughn

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$169,109

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $169,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,109
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,109
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aneesah Vaughn works as a Contracting for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. Aneesah earned $169,109 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jacqueline Brooks

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$168,810

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $168,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,810
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,810
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacqueline Brooks is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $168,810. They are classified at grade 15.

Cassandra Williams

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$167,690

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $167,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,690
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Diberville
Work county: Harrison
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,690
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 280680047
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cassandra Williams serves as a Contracting based in Diberville, Mississippi. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,690. They are classified at grade 15.

Uyen Tu

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$167,316

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $167,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,316
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Jose
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,316
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063340085
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Uyen Tu serves as a Contracting based in San Jose, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,316. They are classified at grade 14.

Angela Stinchfield

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$167,316

Sub-department: Neil a Armstrong Flight Research Center
Base pay: $167,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,316
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gilroy
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,316
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061420085
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angela Stinchfield holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Gilroy, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,316. Their pay grade is 14.

Devona Jackson

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Devona Jackson works as a Contracting for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Devona earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Claudia Canales

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Claudia Canales works as a Contracting for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Claudia earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Lisa Mullen

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lisa Mullen holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Allison Sandt

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$165,716

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $164,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,716
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Huntsville
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,416
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 011730089
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Allison Sandt serves as a Contracting based in Huntsville, Alabama. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,716. They are classified at grade 15.

Alisha Mercadante

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$165,657

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $165,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,657
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Worcester
Work county: Worcester
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251520027
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Alisha Mercadante serves as a Contracting based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,657. They are classified at grade 14.

Mary Cooper

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$165,197

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $165,197
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,197
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,197
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Cooper is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $165,197. They are classified at grade 14.

Belinda Triplett

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$165,197

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $165,197
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,197
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,197
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Belinda Triplett is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $165,197. They are classified at grade 14.

Dawn Pottinger

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$165,133

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $165,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,133
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Brook Park
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,133
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dawn Pottinger works as a Contracting for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. Dawn earned $165,133 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.