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

Job-title file

Electronics Engineering

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

721 employees hold this title in Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $153,336, above the department median of $152,489.

Employees: 721
Total payroll: $108.5M
Role median: $153,336
Agency median: $152,489
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$54,557$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 721 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

Electronics Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — about 96,900 people — is $130,220. Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration pays a median base salary of $153,336 for this role, 18% above that figure — about the 65th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

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

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$81,840

$101,680

$130,220

$167,670

$206,960

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration median · $153,336

The bar is the range of annual wages for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 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 720 of 721 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 $153,336, 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)

Electronics Engineering is held in 20 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, the median of $153,336 ranks #12 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 2

Federal Communications Commission

$181,850 · 214

General Services Administration

$181,216 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$181,216 · 11

Department of Treasury

$177,131 · 1

Department of Commerce

$176,620 · 278

Department of State

$176,570 · 6

Department of Veterans Affairs

$173,323 · 3

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$162,629 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$157,982 · 29

Department of Homeland Security

$153,604 · 36

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$149,422 · 5

Median total compensation for the Electronics 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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Nicholas Capdevila

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$133,008

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $133,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,008
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Moffett Field
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,008
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicholas Capdevila holds the role of Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Moffett Field, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,008. Their pay grade is 13.

James Rose

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$132,628

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $132,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,628
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,628
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Rose holds the role of Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,628. Their pay grade is 13.

Sylvester Dorsey

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$132,628

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $132,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,628
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,628
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sylvester Dorsey works as a Electronics Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Sylvester earned $132,628 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Erik Waite

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$132,271

Sub-department: Neil a Armstrong Flight Research Center
Base pay: $132,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,271
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Edwards Afb
Work county: Kern
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,271
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061077029
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Erik Waite serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Edwards Afb, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,271. They are classified at grade 13.

Jeffrey Baker

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$132,271

Sub-department: Neil a Armstrong Flight Research Center
Base pay: $132,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,271
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Edwards Afb
Work county: Kern
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,271
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061077029
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jeffrey Baker serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Edwards Afb, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,271. They are classified at grade 13.

Alaric Sessions

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$132,271

Sub-department: Neil a Armstrong Flight Research Center
Base pay: $132,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,271
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Edwards Afb
Work county: Kern
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,271
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061077029
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alaric Sessions is a Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Edwards Afb, California. 2024 total compensation came to $132,271. They are classified at grade 13.

Christopher Reeves

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$131,863

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $131,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,863
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Reeves works as a Electronics Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Christopher earned $131,863 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Peter Weber

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$131,309

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $131,309
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,309
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,309
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Peter Weber serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,309. They are classified at grade 14.

Joshua Haber

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$131,216

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $131,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Haber holds the role of Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Upanavage

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$131,181

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $131,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,181
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,181
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Upanavage works as a Electronics Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. Matthew earned $131,181 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

David Lee

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$131,181

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $131,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,181
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,181
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Lee works as a Electronics Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. David earned $131,181 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Tyrus White

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$131,181

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $131,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,181
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,181
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tyrus White works as a Electronics Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. Tyrus earned $131,181 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Justin Bautista

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$131,181

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $131,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,181
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,181
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Bautista holds the role of Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,181. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Faulkner

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$131,181

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $131,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,181
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,181
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Faulkner is a Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $131,181. They are classified at grade 13.

Lucas Kinion

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$131,181

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $131,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,181
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,181
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lucas Kinion works as a Electronics Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. Lucas earned $131,181 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.