How Much Does a GS-13 Make Per Year? Average GS-13 Salary

The vast majority of GS-13s come from the military. This means that their average pay is around the same as for fighter pilots, due to their military rank. This is a high demanding job. The average salary of a civilian astronaut can start at around $65,140 per year (as a GS-12) and can go up to around $100,000 per year (GS-13). The usual salary of an astronaut is at around $73,000 per year.