The salary trajectory of a Chief Software 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 Software Engineer at National Instruments is $257,809 per year or $124 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $427,236 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $200,042 (25th percentile) and $338,376 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by National Instruments Chief Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chief Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $96 and $163 per hour.
Chief Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,670 and $28,198 monthly.