National Instruments employees working as Application-Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 40 ratings. This is 14% lower than the average of Application-Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Application-Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$66,914 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$135,681 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Application-Engineer at National Instruments is CA$142,636 per year or CA$69 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$215,309 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$116,228 (25th percentile) and CA$177,752 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by National Instruments Application-Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.