National Instruments employees working as Principal Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Systems Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,361 per year (estimate) and goes up to $320,744 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Systems Engineer at National Instruments is $227,072 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $342,029 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $185,449 (25th percentile) and $282,695 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by National Instruments Principal Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $89 and $136 per hour.
Principal Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,454 and $23,558 monthly.