What are the main factors that influence a CAE Designer VI'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 IV (7+ years)earns $132,857, a CAE Designer V (7-10 years)earns $151,430, a CAE Designer VI (10-12 years)earns $202,066, a CAE Design Supervisor I (12+ years)earns $94,382, a CAE Design Supervisor II (12+ years)earns $120,783,

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

CAE Designer VI salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CAE Designer VI roles are District of Columbia $220,922, California $220,084, Massachusetts $217,151. 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: $836,480; CAE Design Engineer VI: $199,600; Aviation Engineer VI: $199,600; Computer-Aided Engineering Designer VI: $199,590; CAE Services Engineer VI: $199,540.

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CAE Designer VI Salary in Delaware

How much does a CAE Designer VI make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a CAE Designer VI in Delaware is $202,066 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $97.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $235,558
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $187,727 to $219,597
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $174,672

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CAE Designer VI Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$219,597	$18,300	$4,223	$106
Average	$202,066	$16,839	$3,886	$97
25th Percentile	$187,727	$15,644	$3,610	$90

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Key Factors That Influence CAE Designer VI Salaries

A CAE Designer VI'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 VI'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 IV (7+ years): $132,857
CAE Designer V (7-10 years): $151,430
CAE Designer VI (10-12 years): $202,066
CAE Design Supervisor I (12+ years): $94,382
CAE Design Supervisor II (12+ years): $120,783

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
CAE Designer IV	7+ years	$132,857
CAE Designer V	7-10 years	$151,430
CAE Designer VI	10-12 years	$202,066
CAE Design Supervisor I	12+ years	$94,382
CAE Design Supervisor II	12+ years	$120,783

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

District of Columbia: $220,922.
California: $220,084.
Massachusetts: $217,151.

District of Columbia $220,922 California $220,084 Massachusetts $217,151 Washington $216,353 New Jersey $216,273 Alaska $215,993 Connecticut $213,240 New York $212,122

Hawaii $208,551 Rhode Island $206,875 Maryland $205,737 Minnesota $204,181 Colorado $203,582 Illinois $203,383 Oregon $202,625 Delaware $202,066

New Hampshire $201,715 Virginia $200,929 Pennsylvania $198,634 Nevada $197,477 North Dakota $197,098 Michigan $196,499 Wisconsin $196,280 Vermont $195,841

Texas $194,624 Maine $194,544 Arizona $194,424 Ohio $194,284 Georgia $192,449 Indiana $191,531 Wyoming $191,351 Utah $191,072

Iowa $190,952 Kansas $189,994 Louisiana $189,715 North Carolina $189,615 Missouri $189,575 Florida $188,797 Montana $188,378 Nebraska $187,979

Kentucky $187,760 South Carolina $186,961 Tennessee $186,463 Idaho $186,263 New Mexico $184,807 Oklahoma $184,487 Alabama $183,310 South Dakota $181,335

Arkansas $180,257 West Virginia $179,679 Mississippi $177,943

Top Paying Cities for CAE Designer VIs

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: $201,156
Little Creek: $202,629
Magnolia: $202,337

Lincoln, DE $201,156 Little Creek, DE $202,629 Magnolia, DE $202,337 Milford, DE $201,667 Marydel, DE $201,998 Millsboro, DE $200,312 Millville, DE $200,621 Milton, DE $200,969

Nassau, DE $201,114 Ocean View, DE $200,588 Rehoboth Beach, DE $200,973 Seaford, DE $201,086 Selbyville, DE $200,254 Smyrna, DE $202,768 Viola, DE $201,835 Woodside, DE $202,377

Bear, DE $201,910 Newark, DE $201,835 Claymont, DE $202,248 Delaware City, DE $202,036 Hockessin, DE $201,817 Kirkwood, DE $201,998 Middletown, DE $202,076 Montchanin, DE $201,863

New Castle, DE $201,892 Odessa, DE $202,176 Port Penn, DE $202,311 Rockland, DE $201,882 Saint Georges, DE $202,012 Townsend, DE $202,323 Winterthur, DE $201,906 Lewes, DE $201,046

Wilmington, DE $201,827 Dover, DE $202,629 Dover Afb, DE $201,561 Bethany Beach, DE $200,376 Bethel, DE $200,584 Bridgeville, DE $201,056 Camden Wyoming, DE $202,058 Cheswold, DE $202,563

Clayton, DE $202,569 Dagsboro, DE $200,236 Delmar, DE $199,915 Ellendale, DE $200,522 Felton, DE $201,651 Fenwick Island, DE $200,280 Frankford, DE $199,931 Frederica, DE $201,851

Georgetown, DE $200,161 Greenwood, DE $201,088 Harbeson, DE $200,374 Harrington, DE $201,396 Hartly, DE $202,022 Houston, DE $201,108 Kenton, DE $202,579 Laurel, DE $200,041

Yorklyn, DE $201,877

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

Understanding how a CAE Designer VI'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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$187,727

Average $202,066/year

$219,597

$15,644

Average $16,839/month

$18,300

$3,610

Average $3,886/week

$4,223

$90

Average $97/hour

$106

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$219,597	$18,300	$4,223	$106
Average	$202,066	$16,839	$3,886	$97
25th Percentile	$187,727	$15,644	$3,610	$90

CAE Designer VI Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a CAE Designer VI, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the CAE Design Supervisor I role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $94,382 - a projected growth of -53% over your current level.

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