National Instruments employees working as Chief Hardware Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 36 ratings. This is in line with the average of Chief Hardware Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Chief 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 Chief Hardware Engineer at National Instruments is $237,511 per year or $114 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $412,660 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $179,188 (25th percentile) and $319,377 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by National Instruments Chief Hardware Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chief Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $86 and $154 per hour.
Chief Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,932 and $26,615 monthly.