National Instruments employees working as Application-Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 40 ratings. This is 14% lower than the average of Application-Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Application-Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,721 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,004 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Application-Engineer at National Instruments is $142,451 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $215,208 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $116,028 (25th percentile) and $177,603 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by National Instruments Application-Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Application-Engineer professionals typically earn between $56 and $85 per hour.
Application-Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,669 and $14,800 monthly.