National Instruments employees working as Senior Hardware Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Hardware Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior 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 Senior Hardware Engineer at National Instruments is $192,963 per year or $93 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $302,864 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $153,771 (25th percentile) and $245,600 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 23 salaries submitted by National Instruments Senior Hardware Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Senior Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $74 and $118 per hour.
Senior Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,814 and $20,467 monthly.