National Instruments employees working as Staff Hardware Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.8 out of 5 stars, based on 12 ratings. This is in line with the average of Staff Hardware Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff 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 Staff Hardware Engineer at National Instruments is $188,248 per year or $91 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $287,839 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $152,091 (25th percentile) and $236,175 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 31 salaries submitted by National Instruments Staff Hardware Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $73 and $114 per hour.
Staff Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,674 and $19,681 monthly.