I was asking my co worker since we work in the employment field, what does an astronaut make, is going to space include danger pay, insurances, etc.
2007-06-13 08:12:02 · 4 answers · asked by kisisman 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes, I would assume they get paid as governmental personnel...and would get benefits in case anything should happen.
2007-06-13 08:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here, I found a great website all about the carrer of being an astronat. They get payed 39,000 when they get started and can work up to a salary of around 80,000
http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/astronauts/wannabe.html
2007-06-13 15:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They get paid the GSA pay codes or military equivalent. The latest tange was around $56,000 to around $105,000 depending on rank and experience.
2007-06-13 15:25:25 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless things have changed, they get paid at their pay grade which is either military or GSA and they do get flight pay during the space mission
2007-06-13 15:20:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋