NASA Principal Designer Salaries in Washington, DC | Comparably
NASA's vision is to reach for new heights and reveal the unknown so that what we do and learn will benefit all humankind. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
536
TOTAL
RATINGS
3552

NASA Principal Designer Salaries in Washington, DC

The average NASA Principal Designer in Washington, DC earns an estimated $112,294 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $102,794 with a $9,500 bonus. NASA's Principal Designer compensation is $30,272 less than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at NASA in Washington, DC can range from $104,000 - $125,000.

In Washington, DC, The Design Department at NASA earns $9,818 more on average than the Business Development Department.

Last updated a year ago.

$27k
$64k
$101k
$138k
$223k
$300k
$371k
$112,294
Average Compensation
$102,794
avg. base
$9,500
avg. bonus

Principal Designer Salaries at NASA

In Washington, DC, Principal Designers earn $1,531 more than Senior UI/UX Designers, and $156 less than Principal Designers.

Senior Designer
$133k*
Principal Designer
$112k*
Senior UI/UX Designer
$111k*
Designer
$105k*
Web/Visual Designer
$92k*
UI/UX Designer
$81k*
Graphic Designer
$75k*
Jr Designer
$69k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at NASA by Department

In Washington, DC, The Design Department averages $9,818 more than the Business Development Department, and $1,739 less than the IT Department

IT
$104,854 Avg. total comp.
+$2k
Design
$103,115 Avg. total comp.
Business Development
$93,297 Avg. total comp.
-$10k

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

×
Rate your company