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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Philip Dabney

Electronics Engineering/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): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Manuel Balvin

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$180,959

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,959
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): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Manuel Balvin serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,959. They are classified at grade 15.

Matthew Bolcar

Electronics Engineering/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): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Bolcar is a Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

George Bussey

Electronics Engineering/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): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, George Bussey serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Phillip Coulter

Electronics Engineering/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): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Phillip Coulter is a Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Rafael Garcia

Electronics Engineering/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): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Kyle Gregory

Electronics Engineering/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): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kyle Gregory is a Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Theodore Hadjimichael

Electronics Engineering/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): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Kevin Horgan

Electronics Engineering/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): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Horgan is a Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Jared Lucey

Electronics Engineering/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): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jared Lucey serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Cartagena Vega

Electronics Engineering/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): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cartagena Vega is a Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Shane Wake

Electronics Engineering/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): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shane Wake is a Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Mclinden Walker

Electronics Engineering/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): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mclinden Walker works as a Electronics Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Mclinden earned $180,359 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Sandra Schroeder

Electronics Engineering/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): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sandra Schroeder is a Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $180,144. They are classified at grade 15.

Andrew Moore

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$179,761

Sub-department: Langley Research Center
Base pay: $179,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,761
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hampton
Work county: Hampton
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,761
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Moore works as a Electronics Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. Andrew earned $179,761 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Anthony Watkins

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$179,761

Sub-department: Langley Research Center
Base pay: $179,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,761
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hampton
Work county: Hampton
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,761
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Watkins holds the role of Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $179,761. Their pay grade is 15.

Ralph David

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$178,504

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $178,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,504
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,504
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Ralph David serves as a Electronics Engineering based in Houston, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $178,504. They are classified at grade 14.

Hester Yim

Electronics Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$178,504

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $178,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,504
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,504
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0855
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hester Yim is a Electronics Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $178,504. They are classified at grade 14.