How to Research Salary Ranges and Benefits for an Astronaut
Astronauts earn between $40,000 and $82,000 a year, based on the civil service pay scale GS-11 to GS-14. Each individual's past experience and achievements play a part in determination of the starting salary.
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Access the NASA website at nasa.gov for current information about astronauts and shuttle missions.
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Expect to have all basic benefits provided if you are an astronaut. You can also expect to have little time for a personal life during your training, and prior to a mission.
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Understand that your college degree and prior civilian job need to be closely related to the work you would like to do as an astronaut.
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Realize that individuals chosen to train for missions are expected to stay with NASA for at least five years, even if they never go into space.
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Tips & Warnings
Prepare for this career academically well before you fill out the application. Competition is tremendous.
