National Instruments employees working as Applications Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 40 ratings. This is 14% lower than the average of Applications Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Applications Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,815 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,038 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Applications Engineer at National Instruments is $124,689 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $188,875 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $101,255 (25th percentile) and $155,635 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by National Instruments Applications Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $49 and $75 per hour.
Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,438 and $12,970 monthly.