Who Is Jose Hernandez
Jose Hernandez is a former NASA astronaut and engineer. He flew on Space Shuttle mission STS-128 in 2009 and is known for his work in mission operations and advocacy for STEM education.
How Astronaut Pay Is Structured
NASA astronauts are federal employees. Their pay is based on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale, with grades typically ranging from GS-11 to GS-15. Salaries vary by experience, education, and assigned grade.
Estimated Salary Range for NASA Astronauts
Public sources indicate that NASA astronaut salaries generally fall between roughly $100,000 and $170,000 per year, depending on grade and step. Exact figures for Jose Hernandez are not publicly disclosed. For current federal pay tables, see the U.S. Office of Personnel Management at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/.
