National Instruments employees working as Software Engineering Intern I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 13 ratings. This is 14% higher than the average of Software Engineering Intern I professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering Intern I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $139,408 per year (estimate) and goes up to $351,071 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering Intern I at National Instruments is $127,031 per year or $61 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $172,864 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $110,393 (25th percentile) and $149,525 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 44 salaries submitted by National Instruments Software Engineering Intern I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineering Intern I professionals typically earn between $53 and $72 per hour.
Software Engineering Intern I professionals typically earn between $9,199 and $12,460 monthly.