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 CA$102,641 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$171,730 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Engineer at National Instruments is CA$207,864 per year or CA$100 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$323,500 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$166,714 (25th percentile) and CA$263,471 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by National Instruments Senior Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.