National Instruments employees working as Staff Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 41 ratings. This is 13% lower than the average of Staff Software Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,728 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,403 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Engineer at National Instruments is $251,175 per year or $121 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $409,408 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $196,506 (25th percentile) and $326,595 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 212 salaries submitted by National Instruments Staff Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $94 and $157 per hour.
Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,375 and $27,216 monthly.