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Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut? It sounds like about the coolest profession that a person can have, wearing a space suit and flying around in space, but astronauts also have to pay the bills back here on Earth. So, how much does it pay if you have “the right stuff”? Well, according to NASA:
Salaries for civilian Astronaut Candidates are based upon the Federal Government’s General Schedule pay scale for grades GS-11 through GS-14. The grade is determined in accordance with each individual’s academic achievements and experience. Currently a GS-11 starts at $59,493 per year and a GS-14 can earn up to $130,257 per year.

Read more: http://www.universetoday.com/41252/astronaut-salary/#ixzz2hM6WPe9B 

No pay for now…waiting for congress.