Astronaut Salary in the US
$104,300
per year
per month
$8,690
per month
per year
Bonus
$12,400/year
Bonus
$1,030/month
Astronaut - Average Salary
The average salary for an Astronaut is $104,300 per year ($8,690 per month), which is $50,810 (+95%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
An Astronaut can expect an average starting salary of $67,340. The highest salaries can exceed $326,700.
An Astronaut can expect an average starting salary of $67,340. The highest salaries can exceed $326,700.
$67,340
Low
$104,300
Average salary
$326,700
High
$5,610
Low
$8,690
Average salary
$27,230
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $186,900 $373,700 | ||
| Salary | $67,340 - 326,700 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 47,000 | |
| Total Pay | $67,340 - 373,700 |
$0 $15,580 $31,150 | ||
| Salary | $5,610 - 27,230 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 3,920 | |
| Total Pay | $5,610 - 31,150 |
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Astronaut Salary Range
Astronaut - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Spacex Astronaut | $123K/year | +18% |
| NASA Astronaut | $107K/year | +3% |
Astronaut - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Astronaut with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $85,700 per year. A mid level Astronaut with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $101,660, while a Senior Astronaut with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $147,380. Astronauts with more than 20 years of experience earn $159,800 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Astronaut
| Late Career | ▲ +53% |
| Senior | ▲ +41% |
| Average Salary | $104,300/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -18% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
2%
2%
Male
98%
98%
Astronaut - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Astronaut jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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