Astronaut Sunita Williams has once again come into the limelight recently. She has recently successfully returned to Earth after a long gap of 9 months. Astronaut Bub Wilmore was also present with her in this mission. Both the astronauts were living in space for a long time and finally their Dragon capsule successfully landed on the seashore of Florida at around 3:30 am Indian time.
After this successful return of Sunita Williams, people are showing interest in knowing about her salary and net worth. Sunita Williams works in NASA in the GS-15 grade, which is one of the highest pay scale grades of NASA.
Sunita Williams Salary in NASA – GS-15 Pay Scale Breakdown
Sunita Williams working in NASA falls in the GS-15 category, which is one of the highest grades for US government employees.
Annual Salary: Around Rs 1.25 crore (about $152,258 USD).
Monthly Salary: Around Rs 10 lakh.
According to NASA, astronauts under the GS-15 category are paid between $100,000 and $160,000 annually. Apart from this, they are also provided with many other allowances and facilities.
Additional Facilities & Benefits for NASA Astronauts – Apart from their salary, NASA astronauts also get many special facilities:
Health insurance and medical facilities
Additional allowance during training programs
Special grants for scientific research
Additional payment during space missions
Sunita Williams Net Worth & Sources of Income
According to Marca.com, the net worth of Sunita and her husband Michael Williams is around $5 million (about Rs 44 crore). Apart from their salary, their net worth also includes income from various scientific missions, public speaking, media appearances and other sources.
