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NASA pay FAQs
- The average salary for Flight Controller is $110,018 per year (estimate) in US, which is 3% lower than the average NASA salary of $113,265 per year (estimate) for this job.
- NASA employees working as Flight Controller in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of Flight Controller professionals at NASA worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Flight Controller ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $94,439 per year (estimate) and goes up to $310,377 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Flight Controller at NASA is $110,018 per year or $53 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $178,760 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $85,893 (25th percentile) and $142,592 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by NASA Flight Controller professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Flight Controller professionals typically earn between $41 and $69 per hour.
- Flight Controller professionals typically earn between $7,158 and $11,883 monthly.
