National Instruments employees working as Senior Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 45 ratings. This is 44% lower than the average of Senior Software Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,848 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,608 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Engineer at National Instruments is $207,241 per year or $100 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $322,633 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $166,182 (25th percentile) and $262,726 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 178 salaries submitted by National Instruments Senior Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Senior Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $80 and $126 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,849 and $21,894 monthly.