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- The average salary for Program Scientist is $162,998 per year (estimate) in US, which is 11% higher than the average NASA salary of $147,090 per year (estimate) for this job.
- NASA employees working as Program Scientist in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 33 ratings. This is in line with the average of Program Scientist professionals at NASA worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Program Scientist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $175,967 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,954 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Program Scientist at NASA is $162,998 per year or $78 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $256,144 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $129,754 (25th percentile) and $207,572 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by NASA Program Scientist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Program Scientist professionals typically earn between $62 and $100 per hour.
- Program Scientist professionals typically earn between $10,813 and $17,298 monthly.
