National Instruments employees working as Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 55 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$92,751 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 Software Engineer at National Instruments is CA$150,027 per year or CA$72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$234,354 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$119,777 (25th percentile) and CA$190,413 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by National Instruments Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.