How does the salary as a Research Scientist at NASA compare with the base salary range for this job?

The average salary for a Research Scientist is $96,065 per year in United States , which is 1% lower than the average NASA salary of $97,793 per year for this job.

NASA Research Scientist Salaries

Q: How much does a Research Scientist at NASA make?

The typical NASA Research Scientist salary is $97,793. Research Scientist salaries at NASA can range from $50,825 - $171,267. This estimate is based upon 19 NASA Research Scientist salary report(s) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. When factoring in bonuses and additional compensation, a Research Scientist at NASA can expect to make an average total pay of $97,793 . See all Research Scientist salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market.

Updated Jul 3, 2021

$97,793

/yr

Base Pay Average

22 Salaries

Average

$51K$171K

$79K25%

$122K75%

Cash Bonus, Stock Bonus, Profit Sharing, Commission Sharing, Tips have not been reported for this role

How much does a Research Scientist at NASA make?

The typical NASA Research Scientist salary is $97,793 per year. Research Scientist salaries at NASA can range from $50,825 - $171,267 per year. This estimate is based upon 22 NASA Research Scientist salary report(s) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. When factoring in bonuses and additional compensation, a Research Scientist at NASA can expect to make an average total pay of $97,793 per year.