National Instruments employees working as Software Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineering professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $149,967 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,246 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering at National Instruments is $236,489 per year or $114 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $376,606 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $188,157 (25th percentile) and $303,938 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by National Instruments Software Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $90 and $146 per hour.
Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $15,680 and $25,328 monthly.