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

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

How does experience change A CAE Design Manager's salary?

A CAE Design Manager's salary grows with experience: a CAE Design Supervisor I (12+ years)earns $94,378, a CAE Design Supervisor II (12+ years)earns $120,757, a CAE Design Manager (12+ years)earns $134,171, a CAE Design Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $179,784, a CAE Design Director (12+ years)earns $221,949,

What are the highest paying states for a CAE Design Manager?

CAE Design Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CAE Design Manager roles are District of Columbia $146,691, California $146,134, Massachusetts $144,187. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CAE Design Manager roles make?

Salaries for CAE Design Manager level roles vary by specialization: CAE Design Engineer VI: $199,500; CAE Design Engineering Senior Manager: $177,543; CAE Design Senior Manager: $177,529; CAE Design Engineer V: $149,600; CAE Design Engineering Manager: $132,503.

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CAE Design Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a CAE Design Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a CAE Design Manager in Delaware is $134,171 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $156,406
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,627 to $145,810
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,207

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CAE Design Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,810	$12,151	$2,804	$70
Average	$134,171	$11,181	$2,580	$65
25th Percentile	$121,627	$10,136	$2,339	$58

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Key Factors That Influence CAE Design Manager Salaries

A CAE Design Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CAE Design Manager'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 Design Supervisor I (12+ years): $94,378
CAE Design Supervisor II (12+ years): $120,757
CAE Design Manager (12+ years): $134,171
CAE Design Senior Manager (12+ years): $179,784
CAE Design Director (12+ years): $221,949

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
CAE Design Supervisor I	12+ years	$94,378
CAE Design Supervisor II	12+ years	$120,757
CAE Design Manager	12+ years	$134,171
CAE Design Senior Manager	12+ years	$179,784
CAE Design Director	12+ years	$221,949

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How Do CAE Design Manager 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 Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $146,691.
California: $146,134.
Massachusetts: $144,187.

District of Columbia $146,691 California $146,134 Massachusetts $144,187 Washington $143,657 New Jersey $143,604 Alaska $143,418 Connecticut $141,590 New York $140,848

Hawaii $138,476 Rhode Island $137,364 Maryland $136,608 Minnesota $135,575 Colorado $135,178 Illinois $135,045 Oregon $134,542 Delaware $134,171

New Hampshire $133,937 Virginia $133,415 Pennsylvania $131,892 Nevada $131,123 North Dakota $130,872 Michigan $130,474 Wisconsin $130,328 Vermont $130,037

Texas $129,229 Maine $129,176 Arizona $129,096 Ohio $129,004 Georgia $127,785 Indiana $127,175 Wyoming $127,056 Utah $126,871

Iowa $126,791 Kansas $126,155 Louisiana $125,970 North Carolina $125,903 Missouri $125,877 Florida $125,360 Montana $125,082 Nebraska $124,817

Kentucky $124,671 South Carolina $124,141 Tennessee $123,810 Idaho $123,678 New Mexico $122,710 Oklahoma $122,498 Alabama $121,717 South Dakota $120,405

Arkansas $119,690 West Virginia $119,305 Mississippi $118,153

Top Paying Cities for CAE Design Managers

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: $138,861
Little Creek: $137,576
Magnolia: $138,145

Lincoln, DE $138,861 Little Creek, DE $137,576 Magnolia, DE $138,145 Milford, DE $138,861 Marydel, DE $137,059 Millsboro, DE $138,861 Millville, DE $139,788 Milton, DE $138,861

Nassau, DE $138,861 Ocean View, DE $139,788 Rehoboth Beach, DE $139,788 Seaford, DE $137,403 Selbyville, DE $139,788 Smyrna, DE $136,900 Viola, DE $138,145 Woodside, DE $137,748

Bear, DE $135,893 Newark, DE $135,946 Claymont, DE $136,052 Delaware City, DE $135,946 Hockessin, DE $136,052 Kirkwood, DE $135,946 Middletown, DE $136,622 Montchanin, DE $136,052

New Castle, DE $136,052 Odessa, DE $136,807 Port Penn, DE $135,575 Rockland, DE $136,052 Saint Georges, DE $135,946 Townsend, DE $136,608 Winterthur, DE $136,052 Lewes, DE $138,861

Wilmington, DE $136,052 Dover, DE $137,509 Dover Afb, DE $137,827 Bethany Beach, DE $139,788 Bethel, DE $137,403 Bridgeville, DE $138,861 Camden Wyoming, DE $137,655 Cheswold, DE $137,191

Clayton, DE $136,847 Dagsboro, DE $139,788 Delmar, DE $137,403 Ellendale, DE $138,861 Felton, DE $138,861 Fenwick Island, DE $139,788 Frankford, DE $139,788 Frederica, DE $138,861

Georgetown, DE $138,861 Greenwood, DE $138,861 Harbeson, DE $138,861 Harrington, DE $138,861 Hartly, DE $136,781 Houston, DE $138,861 Kenton, DE $136,847 Laurel, DE $137,403

Yorklyn, DE $136,052

CAE Design Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CAE Design Manager'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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$121,627

Average $134,171/year

$145,810

$10,136

Average $11,181/month

$12,151

$2,339

Average $2,580/week

$2,804

$58

Average $65/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,810	$12,151	$2,804	$70
Average	$134,171	$11,181	$2,580	$65
25th Percentile	$121,627	$10,136	$2,339	$58

CAE Design Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a CAE Design Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the CAE Design Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $179,784 - a projected growth of 34% over your current level.

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