National Instruments employees working as Principal Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Systems Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,001 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,692 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Systems Engineer at National Instruments is $226,401 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $341,050 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $184,891 (25th percentile) and $281,874 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by National Instruments Principal Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $89 and $136 per hour.
Principal Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,408 and $23,490 monthly.