Do Astronauts Get Paid?
Do Astronauts Get Paid? Do astronauts get paid? Astronauts are paid according to the federal government’s General Schedule pay scale, and they can fall on the GS-11 through GS-14 pay grades. The pay grade is based on an astronaut’s academic achievements and experience. The starting salary for GS-11 employees is $53,805. Do astronauts get paid