The average NASA Principal Designer in San Francisco earns an estimated $227,455 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $183,255 with a $44,200 bonus. NASA's Principal Designer compensation is $84,889 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at NASA in San Francisco can range from $120,730 - $300,000.
In San Francisco, The Design Department at NASA earns $230 more on average than the Business Development Department.
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In San Francisco, Principal Designers earn $68,792 more than Senior Designers, and $725 less than Principal Designers.
In San Francisco, The Design Department averages $230 more than the Business Development Department, and $7,097 less than the HR Department
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.
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.
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