NASA employees working as Student Engineer Trainee in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 28% higher than the average of Student Engineer Trainee professionals at NASA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Student Engineer Trainee ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,868 per year (estimate) and goes up to $273,394 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Student Engineer Trainee at NASA is $90,388 per year or $43 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $144,292 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $71,297 (25th percentile) and $116,070 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by NASA Student Engineer Trainee professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Student Engineer Trainee professionals typically earn between $34 and $56 per hour.
Student Engineer Trainee professionals typically earn between $5,941 and $9,672 monthly.