National Instruments employees working as Principal Hardware Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 9% lower than the average of Principal Hardware Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal 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 Principal Hardware Engineer at National Instruments is $237,957 per year or $114 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $371,537 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $190,320 (25th percentile) and $302,073 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by National Instruments Principal Hardware Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $91 and $145 per hour.
Principal Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,860 and $25,173 monthly.