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

Job-title file

General Engineering

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

3,426 employees hold this title in Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $170,045, above the department median of $152,489.

Employees: 3,426
Total payroll: $568M
Role median: $170,045
Agency median: $152,489
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$217,470+

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

How total compensation varies among the 3,426 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

General Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Engineers, All Other — about 154,070 people — is $122,930. Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration pays a median base salary of $170,045 for this role, 38% above that figure — about the 81st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

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

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$66,810

$90,970

$122,930

$158,090

$189,950

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration median · $170,045

The bar is the range of annual wages for Engineers, All Other 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 3,415 of 3,426 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 $170,045, 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)

General Engineering is held in 35 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, the median of $170,045 ranks #11 of 35.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

$204,000 · 72

International Joint Cmsn: U.S. & Canada

$199,300 · 1

National Science Foundation

$198,712 · 89

Presidio Trust

$196,129 · 3

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$193,452 · 2

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$191,900 · 1

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$181,216 · 7

Surface Transportation Board

$181,216 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$176,570 · 868

Department of State

$171,923 · 106

National Transportation Safety Board

$169,429 · 15

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$167,276 · 14

Median total compensation for the General 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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Michael Zombo

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$111,340

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $111,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,340
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Zombo works as a General Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Michael earned $111,340 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

William Evans

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$111,119

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $111,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,119
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work county: Madison
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,119
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Evans holds the role of General Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,119. Their pay grade is 13.

Nicole Dhanraj

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$111,040

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $111,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,040
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Nicole Dhanraj serves as a General Engineering based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,040. They are classified at grade 13.

Justin Smith

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$111,040

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $111,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,040
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Smith is a General Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $111,040. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Baron

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$111,040

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $111,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,040
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Baron works as a General Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Michael earned $111,040 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Paris Bishop

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$111,040

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $111,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,040
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paris Bishop holds the role of General Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,040. Their pay grade is 13.

Alvin Freeman

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$111,040

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $111,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,040
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alvin Freeman is a General Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $111,040. They are classified at grade 13.

Adam Leppek

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$111,040

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $111,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,040
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Leppek is a General Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $111,040. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Lehner

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$111,040

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $111,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,040
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Lehner works as a General Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Richard earned $111,040 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Escandon Miller

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$111,040

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $111,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,040
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Escandon Miller holds the role of General Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,040. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Reid

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$111,040

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $111,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,040
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Christopher Reid serves as a General Engineering based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,040. They are classified at grade 13.

Sawyer Mitchell

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$110,314

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $110,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,314
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,314
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sawyer Mitchell holds the role of General Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $110,314. Their pay grade is 12.

Katherine Johnston

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$110,314

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $110,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,314
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,314
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Katherine Johnston serves as a General Engineering based in Houston, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,314. They are classified at grade 12.

Jacob Hickman

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$110,304

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,304
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Wallops Island
Work county: Accomack
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512564001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Hickman works as a General Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Wallops Island, Virginia. Jacob earned $110,304 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Sarah Kalber

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$110,304

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,304
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Long Beach
Work county: Harrison
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 281380047
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Kalber holds the role of General Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Long Beach, Mississippi. In 2024, their total compensation was $110,304. Their pay grade is 13.

Zachary Lewton

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$110,304

Sub-department: John C. Stennis Space Center
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,304
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Stennis Space Center
Work county: Hancock
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 282447045
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration, Zachary Lewton serves as a General Engineering based in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,304. They are classified at grade 13.

Cesareo Contreras

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$110,304

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,304
Pay grade: 13
Work city: White Sands Msl Rge
Work county: Dona Ana
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350871013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cesareo Contreras is a General Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in White Sands Msl Rge, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $110,304. They are classified at grade 13.

Ryan Kozoriz

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$109,357

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $108,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,357
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Newport News
Work county: Newport News
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,357
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511720700
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Kozoriz holds the role of General Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Newport News, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,357. Their pay grade is 13.

Vittorio Valletta

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$109,003

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $108,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,003
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Brook Park
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,003
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Vittorio Valletta holds the role of General Engineering at Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,003. Their pay grade is 13.

Mark Sprouse

General Engineering/Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$109,003

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $108,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,003
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Brook Park
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,003
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Sprouse works as a General Engineering for Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. Mark earned $109,003 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.