National Instruments employees working as Sr. Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 46 ratings. This is 44% lower than the average of Sr. Software Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Sr. Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,397 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,600 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Sr. Software Engineer at National Instruments is $210,590 per year or $101 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $337,320 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $166,020 (25th percentile) and $271,048 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by National Instruments Sr. Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Sr. Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $80 and $130 per hour.
Sr. Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,835 and $22,587 monthly.