What are the main factors that influence a CAE Designer V'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 Designer 's salary?

A CAE Designer 's salary grows with experience: a CAE Designer III (4-7 years)earns $115,109, a CAE Designer IV (7+ years)earns $132,860, a CAE Designer V (7-10 years)earns $151,432, a CAE Designer VI (10-12 years)earns $202,074, a CAE Design Supervisor I (12+ years)earns $94,382,

What are the highest paying states for a CAE Designer V?

CAE Designer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CAE Designer V roles are District of Columbia $165,563, California $164,935, Massachusetts $162,737. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CAE Designer roles make?

Salaries for CAE Designer level roles vary by specialization: CAE Designer VI: $199,540; Animation Designer V: $156,890; Visual Designer V: $156,573; CAE Design Engineer V: $149,600; Computer-Aided Engineering Designer V: $149,590.

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CAE Designer V Salary in Delaware

How much does a CAE Designer V make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a CAE Designer V in Delaware is $151,432 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $156,861
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $139,659 to $154,274
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $128,941

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CAE Designer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,274	$12,856	$2,967	$74
Average	$151,432	$12,619	$2,912	$73
25th Percentile	$139,659	$11,638	$2,686	$67

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Key Factors That Influence CAE Designer V Salaries

A CAE Designer V'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 Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CAE Designer V'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 Designer III (4-7 years): $115,109
CAE Designer IV (7+ years): $132,860
CAE Designer V (7-10 years): $151,432
CAE Designer VI (10-12 years): $202,074
CAE Design Supervisor I (12+ years): $94,382

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
CAE Designer III	4-7 years	$115,109
CAE Designer IV	7+ years	$132,860
CAE Designer V	7-10 years	$151,432
CAE Designer VI	10-12 years	$202,074
CAE Design Supervisor I	12+ years	$94,382

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How Do CAE Designer V 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 Designer Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $165,563.
California: $164,935.
Massachusetts: $162,737.

District of Columbia $165,563 California $164,935 Massachusetts $162,737 Washington $162,139 New Jersey $162,079 Alaska $161,869 Connecticut $159,806 New York $158,969

Hawaii $156,292 Rhode Island $155,036 Maryland $154,183 Minnesota $153,017 Colorado $152,569 Illinois $152,419 Oregon $151,851 Delaware $151,432

New Hampshire $151,169 Virginia $150,580 Pennsylvania $148,860 Nevada $147,993 North Dakota $147,709 Michigan $147,260 Wisconsin $147,096 Vermont $146,767

Texas $145,854 Maine $145,795 Arizona $145,705 Ohio $145,600 Georgia $144,225 Indiana $143,537 Wyoming $143,402 Utah $143,193

Iowa $143,103 Kansas $142,385 Louisiana $142,176 North Carolina $142,101 Missouri $142,071 Florida $141,488 Montana $141,174 Nebraska $140,875

Kentucky $140,711 South Carolina $140,112 Tennessee $139,739 Idaho $139,589 New Mexico $138,497 Oklahoma $138,258 Alabama $137,376 South Dakota $135,896

Arkansas $135,088 West Virginia $134,654 Mississippi $133,354

Top Paying Cities for CAE Designer Vs

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: $150,750
Little Creek: $151,854
Magnolia: $151,635

Lincoln, DE $150,750 Little Creek, DE $151,854 Magnolia, DE $151,635 Milford, DE $151,133 Marydel, DE $151,381 Millsboro, DE $150,118 Millville, DE $150,349 Milton, DE $150,610

Nassau, DE $150,719 Ocean View, DE $150,324 Rehoboth Beach, DE $150,613 Seaford, DE $150,698 Selbyville, DE $150,074 Smyrna, DE $151,958 Viola, DE $151,259 Woodside, DE $151,665

Bear, DE $151,315 Newark, DE $151,259 Claymont, DE $151,568 Delaware City, DE $151,410 Hockessin, DE $151,245 Kirkwood, DE $151,381 Middletown, DE $151,440 Montchanin, DE $151,280

New Castle, DE $151,302 Odessa, DE $151,514 Port Penn, DE $151,616 Rockland, DE $151,294 Saint Georges, DE $151,392 Townsend, DE $151,625 Winterthur, DE $151,312 Lewes, DE $150,668

Wilmington, DE $151,253 Dover, DE $151,854 Dover Afb, DE $151,054 Bethany Beach, DE $150,166 Bethel, DE $150,321 Bridgeville, DE $150,675 Camden Wyoming, DE $151,426 Cheswold, DE $151,804

Clayton, DE $151,809 Dagsboro, DE $150,061 Delmar, DE $149,820 Ellendale, DE $150,275 Felton, DE $151,121 Fenwick Island, DE $150,094 Frankford, DE $149,832 Frederica, DE $151,271

Georgetown, DE $150,004 Greenwood, DE $150,699 Harbeson, DE $150,164 Harrington, DE $150,930 Hartly, DE $151,399 Houston, DE $150,714 Kenton, DE $151,816 Laurel, DE $149,914

Yorklyn, DE $151,290

CAE Designer V Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

CAE Designer V salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $169,376. While startup companies pay approximate $143,241.

CAE Designer V Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$143,241
Growth Stage	51~500	$151,500
Established	501~5000	$163,564
Enterprise	5000+	$169,376

CAE Designer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CAE Designer V'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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$139,659

Average $151,432/year

$154,274

$11,638

Average $12,619/month

$12,856

$2,686

Average $2,912/week

$2,967

$67

Average $73/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$154,274	$12,856	$2,967	$74
Average	$151,432	$12,619	$2,912	$73
25th Percentile	$139,659	$11,638	$2,686	$67

CAE Designer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a CAE Designer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the CAE Designer VI role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $202,074 - a projected growth of 33% over your current level.

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