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NASA Principal Designer Salaries in Houston

The average NASA Principal Designer in Houston earns an estimated $167,123 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $143,804 with a $23,319 bonus. NASA's Principal Designer compensation is $24,558 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at NASA in Houston can range from $70,000 - $300,000.

In Houston, The Design Department at NASA earns $18,535 more on average than the Finance Department.

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Average Compensation
$143,804
avg. base
$23,319
avg. bonus

Principal Designer Salaries at NASA

In Houston, Principal Designers earn $3,023 more than Principal Designers.

Principal Designer
$164k*
UI/UX Designer
$111k*
Senior UI/UX Designer
$109k*
Senior Designer
$105k*
Designer
$105k*
Web/Visual Designer
$92k*
Graphic Designer
$75k*
Jr Designer
$69k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at NASA by Department

In Houston, The Design Department averages $18,535 more than the Finance Department, and $4,540 less than the IT Department

IT
$105,279 Avg. total comp.
+$5k
Design
$100,739 Avg. total comp.
Finance
$82,204 Avg. total comp.
-$19k

Principal Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to NASA reported making $154,148, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $175,977.

Principal Designer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino Principal Designer at companies similar size to NASA reported making $174,333, while the average African American/Black Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $134,000.

How Principal Designers at NASA Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Designers at NASA believe they're compensated fairly. 59% of Principal Designers at NASA say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (74%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at NASA

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