U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Psychology

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Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S. Federal Government

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

17 employees hold this title in National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $192,331, above the department median of $153,821.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $192,331
Agency median: $153,821
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$149,636$210,890+

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

How total compensation varies among the 17 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.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Psychology is held in 32 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the median of $192,331 ranks #4 of 32.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$243,420 · 8

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$226,748 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$222,644 · 5

Federal Reserve System

$188,161 · 3

Department of Labor

$186,875 · 4

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$183,074 · 8

Department of Commerce

$181,216 · 5

Department of Treasury

$180,459 · 4

Department of State

$178,339 · 10

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agy

$175,732 · 2

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$175,078 · 2

Department of Justice

$170,985 · 5

Median total compensation for the Psychology role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Accounting 315
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 15
Administrative Officer 54
Aerospace Engineering 5,032
Aircraft Operation 15
Astronomy and Space Science 364
Auditing 29
Budget Analysis 376
Chemical Engineering 33
Computer Engineering 667
Computer Science 172
Contracting 834
Education Program 14
Electrical Engineering 354
Electronics Engineering 787
Electronics Technical 78
Emergency Management Specialist 19
Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee 575
Engineering Technical 389
Environmental Engineering 34
Environmental Protection Specialist 50
Equal Employment Opportunity 46
Equipment Facilities, and Services 42
Equipment Services 73
Facility Operations Services 59
Financial Administration and Program 335
Financial Management 33
Financial Management Student Trainee 24
General Attorney 141
General Business and Industry 66
General Engineering 3,968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 50
General Physical Science 541
Human Resources Management 372
Industrial Hygiene 22
Industrial Property Management 19
Information Technology Management 911
Information Technology Student Trainee 19
Logistics Management 101
Management and Program Analysis 1,096
Materials Engineering 315
Mechanical Engineering 135
Medical Officer 40
Meteorology 19
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,231
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 62
Oceanography 13
Operations Research 42
Paralegal Specialist 25
Patent Attorney 20
Physics 106
Program Management 90
Public Affairs 219
Quality Assurance 117
Realty 24
Safety and Occupational Health Management 67
Secretary 35
Security Administration 115
Support Services Administration 21

Record list

Employees with this title

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Tracy Dillinger

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$217,332

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $217,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,332
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $217,332
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $217,332
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Tracy Dillinger holds the role of Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $217,332. Their pay grade is 00.

Brent Beutter

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: Robert

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Brent Beutter serves as a Psychology based in Moffett Field, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Michael Feary

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Michael Feary serves as a Psychology based in Moffett Field, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeffrey Homola

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Jeffrey Homola holds the role of Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Moffett Field, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Becky Hooey

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Becky Hooey serves as a Psychology based in Moffett Field, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

James Picano

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN72
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, James Picano serves as a Psychology based in Houston, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Patricia Cowings

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 48
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Patricia Cowings is a Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Moffett Field, California. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Alfred Illingworth

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$193,458

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $192,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,458
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,958
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Alfred Illingworth holds the role of Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2026, their total compensation was $193,458. Their pay grade is 15.

Immanuel Barshi

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$192,331

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Plattsburgh
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 364880019
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Immanuel Barshi holds the role of Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Plattsburgh, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,331. Their pay grade is 15.

Barbara Burian

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Denver
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Barbara Burian serves as a Psychology based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Richard Mogford

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Sonoma
Work state: California
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Duty Station Code: 063660097
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Richard Mogford serves as a Psychology based in Sonoma, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Albert Holland

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Willard

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN72
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Albert Holland is a Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

William Toscano

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$186,815

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $186,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,815
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: Bartholomew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,815
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,658
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

William Toscano holds the role of Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Moffett Field, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,815. Their pay grade is 14.

Suzanne Bell

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$183,738

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $183,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,738
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Tamara

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,738
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN72
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Suzanne Bell holds the role of Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. In 2026, their total compensation was $183,738. Their pay grade is 14.

Bradford Mudgett

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$166,439

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $166,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,439
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Round Rock
Work state: Texas
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,439
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 485990491
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Bradford Mudgett holds the role of Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Round Rock, Texas. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,439. Their pay grade is 14.

Ashley Prueitt

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$153,040

Sub-department: Neil a Armstrong Flight Research Center
Base pay: $153,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,040
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Edwards Afb
Work state: California
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,040
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN24
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 061077029
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Ashley Prueitt is a Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Edwards Afb, California. 2026 total compensation came to $153,040. They are classified at grade 13.

Benjamin Divine

Psychology/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$149,636

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $149,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,636
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Olathe
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Burk

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,136
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 204140091
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0180

Benjamin Divine holds the role of Psychology at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Olathe, Kansas. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,636. Their pay grade is 14.