National Instruments employees working as Project Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 44% lower than the average of Project Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $90,832 per year (estimate) and goes up to $223,340 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Engineer at National Instruments is $107,049 per year or $51 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $169,812 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $84,491 (25th percentile) and $136,853 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by National Instruments Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $41 and $66 per hour.
Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,041 and $11,404 monthly.