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NASA pay FAQs
- The average salary for Test Engineer is $112,312 per year (estimate) in US, which is 9% lower than the average NASA salary of $123,509 per year (estimate) for this job.
- NASA employees working as Test Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Test Engineer professionals at NASA worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Test Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Test Engineer at NASA is $112,312 per year or $54 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $177,770 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $88,809 (25th percentile) and $143,449 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by NASA Test Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $43 and $69 per hour.
- Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,401 and $11,954 monthly.
