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- National Instruments employees working as Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Principal 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 Principal Software Engineer at National Instruments is $286,191 per year or $138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $454,370 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $227,643 (25th percentile) and $367,018 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 0 salaries submitted by National Instruments Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
