National Instruments employees working as Chief Hardware Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 36 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Chief Hardware Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Chief Hardware 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 Chief Hardware Engineer at National Instruments is $237,464 per year or $114 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $412,596 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $179,148 (25th percentile) and $319,320 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by National Instruments Chief Hardware Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chief Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $86 and $154 per hour.
Chief Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,929 and $26,610 monthly.