The minimum starting annual salary for the NASA astronauts stands at $66,829 (monthly USD 5,569).
According to Annual Rates by Grade and Step, the salary range applies to GS-12 class astronauts with Step 1 experience.
After years of flawless service, GS-12 class astronauts with Step 10 experience get $ 7,240.
GS-15 astronauts with Step 10 experience receive $11,966.