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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Sarah Yopek

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$185,343

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $184,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,343
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Owens Cross Rds
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012368089
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Yopek works as a Contracting for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Owens Cross Rds, Alabama. Sarah earned $185,343 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Angel Castillo

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$184,725

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $184,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,725
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pasadena
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,725
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062700037
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angel Castillo holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Pasadena, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $184,725. Their pay grade is 14.

Rosalia Toberman

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$184,725

Sub-department: Neil a Armstrong Flight Research Center
Base pay: $184,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,725
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Edwards Afb
Work county: Kern
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,725
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061077029
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rosalia Toberman works as a Contracting for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Edwards Afb, California. Rosalia earned $184,725 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Monique Cabrera

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$183,851

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $183,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,851
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Pasadena
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,851
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062700037
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Monique Cabrera holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Pasadena, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,851. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Lonchambon

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$183,202

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $183,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,202
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,202
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Lonchambon is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $183,202. They are classified at grade 14.

Carrie Mulholland

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$183,202

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $183,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,202
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,202
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carrie Mulholland holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,202. Their pay grade is 14.

Caroline Root

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$183,202

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $183,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,202
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,202
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caroline Root holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,202. Their pay grade is 14.

Anjennette Contreras-Rodriguez

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$182,527

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $182,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,527
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Tracy
Work county: San Joaquin
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,527
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063880077
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anjennette Contreras-Rodriguez holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Tracy, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,527. Their pay grade is 14.

Starr Strong

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$182,527

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $182,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,527
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Moffett Field
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,527
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Starr Strong is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Moffett Field, California. 2024 total compensation came to $182,527. They are classified at grade 14.

Karen Smith

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Smith is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Theresa Becker

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Ellicott City
Work county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240530027
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Theresa Becker is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Ellicott City, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Michele Connerton

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michele Connerton is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Julie Janus

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Julie Janus serves as a Contracting based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Ann Kearney

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ann Kearney is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Michelle Lansberg

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Lansberg holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Maria Mcnamee

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maria Mcnamee works as a Contracting for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Maria earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Antwan Reid

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Antwan Reid serves as a Contracting based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Michele Rook

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michele Rook holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Maryann Tolodziecki

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$181,059

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,059
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maryann Tolodziecki holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,059. Their pay grade is 15.

Brittney Chappell

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brittney Chappell holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $180,359. Their pay grade is 15.

Alicia Carter

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alicia Carter holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $180,359. Their pay grade is 15.

Leahmarie Koury

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$180,144

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $180,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,144
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Brook Park
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,144
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leahmarie Koury holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $180,144. Their pay grade is 15.

Tyler Cochran

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$179,362

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $179,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,362
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,362
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tyler Cochran is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $179,362. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeffrey Jackson

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$179,362

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $179,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,362
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,362
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Jackson is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $179,362. They are classified at grade 15.

Jennifer Mccaghren

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$179,362

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $179,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,362
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,362
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Mccaghren holds the role of Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $179,362. Their pay grade is 15.

Kathryn Koerkenmeier

Contracting/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$178,914

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $178,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,914
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moffett Field
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,914
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathryn Koerkenmeier is a Contracting at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Moffett Field, California. 2024 total compensation came to $178,914. They are classified at grade 15.