National Instruments employees working as Senior Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Senior Systems Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,400 per year (estimate) and goes up to $320,858 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Systems Engineer at National Instruments is $186,686 per year or $90 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $272,029 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $154,952 (25th percentile) and $228,157 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by National Instruments Senior Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $74 and $110 per hour.
Senior Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,913 and $19,013 monthly.