I was wondering if you knew how much an astronaut was paid? It seems like a high paying job but i haven't heard of any rich astronauts! Does anyone know?
2007-05-09 13:10:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
They are paid an extreme amount of $$$
no doubt mainly to keep there mouths shut about what they saw
and or what they faked
2007-05-09 17:56:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is the annual salary for astronauts?
Salaries for civilian Astronaut Candidates are based upon the Federal Government's General Schedule pay scale for grades GS-11 through GS-13. The grade is determined in accordance with each individual's academic achievements and experience. Currently a GS-11 starts at 56,445 per year and a GS-13 can earn up to 104,581 per year.
2007-05-09 13:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by Gene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Astronauts are paid an astronomical amount!
2007-05-09 13:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by screaming monk 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a lot
2007-05-09 14:13:56 · answer #4 · answered by A & C! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋