National Instruments employees working as Principal Hardware Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 9% lower than the average of Principal Hardware Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Hardware Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Hardware Engineer at National Instruments is $237,192 per year or $114 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $370,877 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $189,554 (25th percentile) and $301,337 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by National Instruments Principal Hardware Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $91 and $145 per hour.
Principal Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,796 and $25,111 monthly.