National Security Agency employees working as Hardware/Software Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Hardware/Software Design Engineer professionals at National Security Agency worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Hardware/Software Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,782 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,586 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Hardware/Software Design Engineer at National Security Agency is $177,367 per year or $85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $293,775 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $137,186 (25th percentile) and $232,374 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by National Security Agency Hardware/Software Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Hardware/Software Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $66 and $112 per hour.
Hardware/Software Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,432 and $19,365 monthly.