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

Job-title file

Astronomy and Space Science

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

12 employees hold this title in National Science Foundation. Median total compensation for the role is $204,000, above the department median of $169,429.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $204,000
Agency median: $169,429
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$159,916$204,000+

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

How total compensation varies among the 12 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)

Astronomy and Space Science is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Science Foundation, the median of $204,000 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Smithsonian Institution

$191,900 · 43

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$179,362 · 343

Department of Commerce

$153,975 · 3

Department of Interior

$128,617 · 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Andreas Berlind

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $161,725
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At National Science Foundation, Andreas Berlind serves as a Astronomy and Space Science based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $204,000. They are classified at grade 04.

Joseph Pesce

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,012
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Joseph Pesce is a Astronomy and Space Science at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $204,000. They are classified at grade 04.

Edward Ajhar

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,012
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Edward Ajhar holds the role of Astronomy and Space Science at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $204,000. Their pay grade is 04.

John Chapin

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,012
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

John Chapin works as a Astronomy and Space Science for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. John earned $204,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Christopher Davis

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,012
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At National Science Foundation, Christopher Davis serves as a Astronomy and Space Science based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $204,000. They are classified at grade 04.

Harshal Gupta

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Cambridge
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,012
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Harshal Gupta holds the role of Astronomy and Space Science at National Science Foundation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $204,000. Their pay grade is 04.

Hans Krimm

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At National Science Foundation, Hans Krimm serves as a Astronomy and Space Science based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $204,000. They are classified at grade 04.

Glen Langston

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,012
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Glen Langston holds the role of Astronomy and Space Science at National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $204,000. Their pay grade is 04.

Nigel Sharp

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,012
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Nigel Sharp works as a Astronomy and Space Science for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Nigel earned $204,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Jonathan Williams

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$204,000

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $204,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,000
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,012
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Jonathan Williams works as a Astronomy and Space Science for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Jonathan earned $204,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Jacqueline Keane

Astronomy and Space Science/National Science Foundation

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: National Science Foundation
Base pay: $169,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,429
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Jacqueline Keane works as a Astronomy and Space Science for National Science Foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Jacqueline earned $169,429 in 2024. Their pay grade is 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 county: Carbon
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,916
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300970009
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330
Pay Plan (OPM): EE

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.