Its still a govt. organization and pay scales are capped.
I'm (still, despite the downvoting) suggesting one which I believe to offer a better route to gain experience, then the other which it seems everyone agrees generally pays better but perhaps more so in experienced roles.
Why do you think that? It's typically more lucrative to work private.
Then, not than.
NSA *and then
Not in good faith, at least.
NSA has very low pay compared to any private company.
You'd be surprised at how low some private companies pay. I've gotten some shockingly low salary offers.
The NSA does not negotiate salaries. You are assigned a pay grade. I don't think you can compare an offer unless it is the final offer before you make a decision.
That's why I suggested then working for a private company.