Key Points Astronaut salaries vary based on space agency, experience, and mission responsibilities. NASA astronauts typically earn between $84,365 and $115,079 annually, but can earn up to $152,258 depending on their role. Military astronauts at NASA keep their military salaries and benefits while working with NASA. ESA astronauts have lower salaries compared to NASA but benefit from tax exemptions. Roscosmos cosmonauts' salaries are lower than those of Western counterparts, with recent increases proposed by the Russian government. Looma News Astronauts play a…