NASA employees working as Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 44 ratings. This is 7% higher than the average of Software Developer professionals at NASA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,466 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,256 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer at NASA is $122,521 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $195,875 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,417 (25th percentile) and $157,365 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by NASA Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Developer professionals typically earn between $46 and $76 per hour.
Software Developer professionals typically earn between $8,035 and $13,114 monthly.