National Instruments employees working as Staff Test Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is in line with the average of Staff Test Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Test 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 Staff Test Engineer at National Instruments is $125,322 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $186,408 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $102,485 (25th percentile) and $154,789 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by National Instruments Staff Test Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Staff Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $49 and $74 per hour.
Staff Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,540 and $12,899 monthly.