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The Astronaut career in The Sims 4 is an interesting choice for players who want to earn a large number of Simoleons early in the game.
This career has two specializations: Space Ranger and Interstellar Smuggler.
This guide covers the Astronaut career in detail, including work schedules, salaries, and promotion requirements for each available branch.
Overview
When starting the Astronaut career, you should focus on developing the Logic and Fitness skills.
Before choosing a specialization, you must complete seven initial promotion levels. Once you reach this stage, you can choose one of the following branches:
- Space Ranger: Responsible for hunting down space criminals and bringing them to justice.
- Interstellar Smuggler: Responsible for smuggling and bringing various types of items from across the galaxy.
Both branches require Logic, Fitness, and Rocket Science to meet promotion requirements and advance to higher career levels.
Traits and Moods That Help Astronaut
Since Fitness is one of the main skills required, the Active Trait is highly recommended. Fitness can be developed by visiting the gym, using fitness equipment at home, or jogging regularly.
This career also requires Logic and Rocket Science. To help learn both skills more quickly, you can choose the Genius Trait.
Recommended Moods
- Energized: Helps Sims improve Fitness more quickly.
- Focused: Speeds up learning skills related to space activities, such as Logic and Rocket Science.
Every Level in the Astronaut Career: Salary, Work Hours, Promotion Requirements, Daily Tasks, and Rewards
The table below provides a complete overview of every promotion level in the Astronaut career in The Sims 4.
The information includes work schedules, daily salaries, daily tasks, and the various requirements that must be met to advance to the next career level.
During the early stages of the career, the daily task is Play Chess. If you do not have a chess table, you can purchase one by following these steps:
- Enter Build Mode.
- Open the “Activities and Skills” category.
- Select and purchase a “Chess Table”.
- Place the chess table in the Sim’s home.
Once it is available, use the table to play chess until the daily task is complete.
After reaching Level 4, the daily task changes from Play Chess to Workout. To complete it, you can:
- Visit a gym and use the available fitness equipment.
- Purchase fitness equipment through Build Mode and use it at home.
The two moods that can help improve work performance in the Astronaut career are Focused and Energized. To have either mood active when the Sim goes to work, perform an activity that provides the desired mood around 20 minutes before the workday begins.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – Intern | ||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri(8am-5pm) | §26/Hour §234/Day | Focused | – | Enthuse About Space |
| Level 2 – Module Cleaner | ||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri(12pm-9pm) | §34/Hour §306/Day | Focused | Level 2 Logic | §581 Bonus, Astro Solar System Light |
| Level 3 – Technician | ||||
| Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri(1pm-9pm) | §54/Hour §432/Day | Focused | Level 3 Logic Level 2 Fitness | §756 Bonus, Astro Model Rocket, Point Out Constellations |
| Level 4 – Command Center Lead | ||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri(2pm-10pm) | §71/Hour §568/Day | Energized | Level 4 Logic Level 3 Fitness | §869 Bonus, Star Seeker Original Blueprints |
| Level 5 – Low-Orbit Specialist | ||||
| Mon, Wed, Fri(8am-5pm) | §96/Hour §864/Day | Energized | Level 5 Logic Level 4 Fitness | §1,130 Bonus, Portable Galaxy Lightshow |
| Level 6 – Space Cadet | ||||
| Mon, Wed, Fri(6am-4pm) | §104/Hour §1,040/Day | Energized | Level 5 Logic Level 6 Fitness | §1,299 Bonus, Mission Control |
| Level 7 – Astronaut | ||||
| Mon, Wed, Fri(8am-6pm) | §119/Hour §1,190/Day | Energized | Level 6 Logic Level 7 Fitness | §1,689 Bonus, Salyut Aeronaut Chair, Space Suits CAS Parts |
In the Interstellar Smuggler branch, the daily task changes to Space Mission, which requires the Sim to own a rocket.
To purchase and build a rocket, follow these steps:
- Enter Build Mode.
- Open “Objects by Function”.
- Select the “Activities and Skills” category.
- Find and purchase the “Steampunk Flyamajig”.
- Place the rocket on the Sim’s lot.
- Click the placed rocket.
- Select Build to begin construction.
Building the rocket costs §1,000.
Once the rocket is complete, the Space Mission task can be completed by:
- Click the completed rocket.
- Select Explore Space.
To support work performance, try to have the Sim go to work while Energized. The easiest way to obtain this mood is:
- Click the shower at the Sim’s home.
- Select Brisk Shower.
Do this around 20 minutes before the workday begins.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 8 – Moon Mercenary | |||||
| Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun(4pm-12am) | §201/Hour §1,608/Day | Energized | Space Mission | Level 2 Rocket Science Level 8 Fitness | §1,790 Bonus, The Monolith, Alien Juice (Drink Recipe) |
| Level 9 – Alien Goods Trader | |||||
| Mon, Thurs, Sat, Sun(4pm-11pm) | §299/Hour §2,093/Day | Energized | Space Mission | Level 4 Rocket Science Level 10 Fitness | §3,865 Bonus, Zero-G Training Bag |
| Level 10 – Interstellar Smuggler | |||||
| Mon, Thurs, Sat, Sun(2pm-11pm) | §413/Hour §3,717/Day | Energized | N/A | N/A | §5,025 Bonus, Retro Rocket Ship, Smuggler Outfit CAS Parts |
The Space Ranger branch also has a daily task that requires the Sim to use a rocket.
Once the rocket has been built, complete the daily task by:
- Click the completed rocket.
- Select Explore Space.
Promotion requirements for this path focus on:
- Rocket Science up to Level 4.
- Fitness up to Level 10.
Make sure the Sim is in the appropriate mood before going to work to help improve performance and speed up promotions.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 8 – Planet Patrol | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs(10am-6pm) | §1,432 | Energized | Space Mission | Level 2 Rocket Science Level 8 Fitness | §1,790 Bonus, Build Your Own Rocket Kit, Space Energy (Drink Recipe) |
| Level 9 – Sheriff of the Stars | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs(10am-5pm) | §2,079 | Energized | Space Mission | Level 4 Rocket Science Level 10 Fitness | §3,149 Bonus, Astro-Bunny Beyond Infinity |
| Level 10 – Space Ranger | |||||
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu(10am-5pm) | §2,954 | Energized | N/A | N/A | §4,567 Bonus, Apollo Rocketship, Ranger Outfit CAS Parts |
Conclusion
The Astronaut career is suitable for players who want to explore outer space while earning a high income.
After reaching Level 7, you must choose between Interstellar Smuggler and Space Ranger.
If your main goal is to accumulate as many Simoleons as possible, Interstellar Smuggler is generally the more profitable choice. Meanwhile, Space Ranger offers shorter working hours, making it suitable for players who want more free time for activities outside of work.
Both branches also provide various rewards and exclusive items as the Sim advances through the career.
Ultimately, the best choice depends on your preferred playstyle: whether you want to focus more on career progression and building wealth, or have more time to socialize, date, pursue hobbies, and build relationships with family and other Sims.
