U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / National Science Foundation / Astronomy and Space Science

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Astronomy and Space Science at National Science Foundation, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

13 employees hold this title in National Science Foundation. Median total compensation for the role is $209,600, above the department median of $182,099.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $209,600
Agency median: $182,099
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$159,916$215,736+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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.

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

Astronomy and Space Science is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Science Foundation, the median of $209,600 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Smithsonian Institution

$198,647 · 44

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$185,047 · 364

Department of Commerce

$167,562 · 5

Department of Interior

$146,729 · 4

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

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Other job titles in National Science Foundation

Record list

Employees with this title

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Andreas Berlind

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$216,600

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216,600
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $166,119
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

At National Science Foundation, Andreas Berlind serves as a Astronomy and Space Science based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $216,600. They are classified at grade 04.

Harshal Gupta

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$213,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Cambridge
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $167,441
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Harshal Gupta holds the role of Astronomy and Space Science at National Science Foundation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $213,000. Their pay grade is 04.

Christopher Davis

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$212,600

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,600
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $167,441
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

At National Science Foundation, Christopher Davis serves as a Astronomy and Space Science based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $212,600. They are classified at grade 04.

Jonathan Williams

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$212,100

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,100
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Vincent

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $167,441
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Jonathan Williams works as a Astronomy and Space Science for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Jonathan earned $212,100 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Edward Ajhar

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$211,600

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $211,600
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $167,441
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Edward Ajhar holds the role of Astronomy and Space Science at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $211,600. Their pay grade is 04.

Hans Krimm

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$210,254

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $207,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,754
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $210,254
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,500
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,379
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

At National Science Foundation, Hans Krimm serves as a Astronomy and Space Science based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $210,254. They are classified at grade 04.

Nigel Sharp

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $167,441
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Nigel Sharp works as a Astronomy and Space Science for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Nigel earned $209,600 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Joseph Pesce

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$209,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $207,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,500
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $165,783
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Joseph Pesce is a Astronomy and Space Science at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $209,000. They are classified at grade 04.

John Chapin

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$208,750

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,750
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,012
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

John Chapin works as a Astronomy and Space Science for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. John earned $208,750 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Glen Langston

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$207,500

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $207,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,500
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: I.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,500
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $165,783
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Glen Langston holds the role of Astronomy and Space Science at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,500. Their pay grade is 04.

Jacqueline Keane

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2026 total comp

$192,198

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $187,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,198
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: V.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,448
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,949
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Jacqueline Keane works as a Astronomy and Space Science for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Jacqueline earned $192,198 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Megan Johnson

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2025 total comp

$180,153

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $176,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,153
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,653
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,890
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Megan Johnson is a Astronomy and Space Science at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $180,153. They are classified at grade 04.

Matthew Benacquista

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$159,916

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $159,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,916
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Red Lodge
Work state: Montana
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,916
Agency Code (OPM): NF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,916
Duty Station Code: 300970009
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Matthew Benacquista works as a Astronomy and Space Science for National Science Foundation based in Red Lodge, Montana. Matthew earned $159,916 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.