What are the main factors that influence a CAE Design Engineering Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for CAE Design Engineering Director?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for CAE Design Engineering Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A CAE Design Engineering Director's salary?

A CAE Design Engineering Director's salary grows with experience: a CAE Services Supervisor I (12+ years)earns $94,383, a CAE Services Supervisor II (12+ years)earns $120,796, a Computer-Aided Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $134,193, a Computer-Aided Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $179,933, a CAE Design Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $222,096,

What are the highest paying states for a CAE Design Engineering Director?

CAE Design Engineering Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CAE Design Engineering Director roles are District of Columbia $242,900, California $242,000, Massachusetts $238,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CAE Design Engineering Director roles make?

Salaries for CAE Design Engineering Director level roles vary by specialization: CAE Services Director: $219,320; CAE Design Director: $219,311; CAE Design Engineering Senior Manager: $177,693; CAE Design Senior Manager: $177,677; CAE Services Manager: $132,590.

CAE Design Engineering Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a CAE Design Engineering Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a CAE Design Engineering Director in Delaware is $222,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $107.

However, a CAE Design Engineering Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $257,252
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $203,100 to $240,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $185,801

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CAE Design Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$240,500	$20,042	$4,625	$116
Average	$222,100	$18,508	$4,271	$107
25th Percentile	$203,100	$16,925	$3,906	$98

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Key Factors That Influence CAE Design Engineering Director Salaries

A CAE Design Engineering Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects CAE Design Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CAE Design Engineering Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

CAE Services Supervisor I (12+ years): $94,383
CAE Services Supervisor II (12+ years): $120,796
Computer-Aided Engineering Manager (12+ years): $134,193
Computer-Aided Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $179,933
CAE Design Engineering Director (12+ years): $222,096

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
CAE Services Supervisor I	12+ years	$94,383
CAE Services Supervisor II	12+ years	$120,796
Computer-Aided Engineering Manager	12+ years	$134,193
Computer-Aided Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$179,933
CAE Design Engineering Director	12+ years	$222,096

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How Do CAE Design Engineering Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract CAE Design Engineering Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $242,900.
California: $242,000.
Massachusetts: $238,700.

District of Columbia $242,900 California $242,000 Massachusetts $238,700 Washington $237,800 New Jersey $237,800 Alaska $237,500 Connecticut $234,400 New York $233,200

Hawaii $229,300 Rhode Island $227,400 Maryland $226,200 Minnesota $224,500 Colorado $223,800 Illinois $223,600 Oregon $222,800 Delaware $222,100

New Hampshire $221,800 Virginia $220,900 Pennsylvania $218,400 Nevada $217,100 North Dakota $216,700 Michigan $216,000 Wisconsin $215,800 Vermont $215,300

Texas $214,000 Maine $213,900 Arizona $213,700 Ohio $213,600 Georgia $211,600 Indiana $210,600 Wyoming $210,400 Utah $210,100

Iowa $209,900 Kansas $208,900 Louisiana $208,600 North Carolina $208,500 Missouri $208,400 Florida $207,600 Montana $207,100 Nebraska $206,700

Kentucky $206,400 South Carolina $205,500 Tennessee $205,000 Idaho $204,800 New Mexico $203,200 Oklahoma $202,800 Alabama $201,500 South Dakota $199,400

Arkansas $198,200 West Virginia $197,500 Mississippi $195,600

Top Paying Cities for CAE Design Engineering Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $221,100
Little Creek: $222,800
Magnolia: $222,400

Lincoln, DE $221,100 Little Creek, DE $222,800 Magnolia, DE $222,400 Milford, DE $221,700 Marydel, DE $222,100 Millsboro, DE $220,200 Millville, DE $220,600 Milton, DE $220,900

Nassau, DE $221,100 Ocean View, DE $220,500 Rehoboth Beach, DE $220,900 Seaford, DE $221,100 Selbyville, DE $220,200 Smyrna, DE $222,900 Viola, DE $221,900 Woodside, DE $222,500

Bear, DE $222,000 Newark, DE $221,900 Claymont, DE $222,300 Delaware City, DE $222,100 Hockessin, DE $221,900 Kirkwood, DE $222,100 Middletown, DE $222,200 Montchanin, DE $221,900

New Castle, DE $222,000 Odessa, DE $222,300 Port Penn, DE $222,400 Rockland, DE $221,900 Saint Georges, DE $222,100 Townsend, DE $222,400 Winterthur, DE $222,000 Lewes, DE $221,000

Wilmington, DE $221,900 Dover, DE $222,800 Dover Afb, DE $221,600 Bethany Beach, DE $220,300 Bethel, DE $220,500 Bridgeville, DE $221,000 Camden Wyoming, DE $222,100 Cheswold, DE $222,700

Clayton, DE $222,700 Dagsboro, DE $220,100 Delmar, DE $219,800 Ellendale, DE $220,400 Felton, DE $221,700 Fenwick Island, DE $220,200 Frankford, DE $219,800 Frederica, DE $221,900

Georgetown, DE $220,100 Greenwood, DE $221,100 Harbeson, DE $220,300 Harrington, DE $221,400 Hartly, DE $222,100 Houston, DE $221,100 Kenton, DE $222,700 Laurel, DE $219,900

Yorklyn, DE $221,900

CAE Design Engineering Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

CAE Design Engineering Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $248,417. While startup companies pay approximate $210,087.

CAE Design Engineering Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$210,087
Growth Stage	51~500	$222,199
Established	501~5000	$239,894
Enterprise	5000+	$248,417

CAE Design Engineering Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CAE Design Engineering Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, CAE Design Engineering Director positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view CAE Design Engineering Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a CAE Design Engineering Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$266,520	$128.0	20%
Biotechnology	$266,520	$128.0	20%
Business Services	$266,520	$128.0	20%
Chemicals	$266,520	$128.0	20%
Construction	$266,520	$128.0	20%

CAE Design Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CAE Design Engineering Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$203,100

Average $222,100/year

$240,500

$16,925

Average $18,508/month

$20,042

$3,906

Average $4,271/week

$4,625

$98

Average $107/hour

$116

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$240,500	$20,042	$4,625	$116
Average	$222,100	$18,508	$4,271	$107
25th Percentile	$203,100	$16,925	$3,906	$98

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