National Instruments employees working as an Applications Engineer in Australia have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 71% lower than the average of Applications Engineer professionals at National Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a an Applications Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $71,830 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Applications Engineer at National Instruments is $93,500 per year or $45 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $155,400 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $83,500 (25th percentile) and $121,250 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by National Instruments Applications Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of July 2026.