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

A Design Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a CAE Design Supervisor I (12+ years)earns $96,945, a CAE Design Supervisor II (12+ years)earns $124,042, a Design Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $137,820, a CAE Design Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $184,674, a CAE Design Director (12+ years)earns $227,986,

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

Design Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Design Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $151,657, California $151,081, Massachusetts $149,068. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Design Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: ASIC Design Engineering Manager: $176,300; Digital Design Engineering Manager: $176,234; Electrical Design Engineering Manager: $174,800; Electronics Design Engineering Manager: $171,610; Hardware Design Engineering Manager: $163,500.

Design Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Design Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Design Engineering Manager in Delaware is $138,713 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $161,894
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,089 to $150,847
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,596

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Design Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,847	$12,571	$2,901	$73
Average	$138,713	$11,559	$2,668	$67
25th Percentile	$126,089	$10,507	$2,425	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Design Engineering Manager Salaries

A Design Engineering 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 Design Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Design Engineering 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $96,945
Early Career (1-2 years): $124,042
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $137,820
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $184,674
Expert (over 8 years): $227,986

Levels	Salary
CAE Desig... Level Design Engineering Manager	$96,945
CAE Desig... Level Design Engineering Manager	$124,042
Design En... Level Design Engineering Manager	$137,820
CAE Desig... Level Design Engineering Manager	$184,674
CAE Desig... Level Design Engineering Manager	$227,986

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

District of Columbia: $151,657.
California: $151,081.
Massachusetts: $149,068.

District of Columbia $151,657 California $151,081 Massachusetts $149,068 Washington $148,520 New Jersey $148,465 Alaska $148,273 Connecticut $146,383 New York $145,616

Hawaii $143,164 Rhode Island $142,014 Maryland $141,233 Minnesota $140,164 Colorado $139,754 Illinois $139,617 Oregon $139,096 Delaware $138,713

New Hampshire $138,471 Virginia $137,932 Pennsylvania $136,357 Nevada $135,562 North Dakota $135,302 Michigan $134,891 Wisconsin $134,740 Vermont $134,439

Texas $133,603 Maine $133,549 Arizona $133,466 Ohio $133,371 Georgia $132,110 Indiana $131,480 Wyoming $131,357 Utah $131,165

Iowa $131,083 Kansas $130,426 Louisiana $130,234 North Carolina $130,165 Missouri $130,138 Florida $129,604 Montana $129,316 Nebraska $129,042

Kentucky $128,892 South Carolina $128,344 Tennessee $128,001 Idaho $127,864 New Mexico $126,864 Oklahoma $126,645 Alabama $125,837 South Dakota $124,481

Arkansas $123,741 West Virginia $123,344 Mississippi $122,153

Top Paying Cities for Design Engineering 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: $143,561
Little Creek: $142,233
Magnolia: $142,822

Lincoln, DE $143,561 Little Creek, DE $142,233 Magnolia, DE $142,822 Milford, DE $143,561 Marydel, DE $141,699 Millsboro, DE $143,561 Millville, DE $144,520 Milton, DE $143,561

Nassau, DE $143,561 Ocean View, DE $144,520 Rehoboth Beach, DE $144,520 Seaford, DE $142,055 Selbyville, DE $144,520 Smyrna, DE $141,534 Viola, DE $142,822 Woodside, DE $142,411

Bear, DE $140,493 Newark, DE $140,548 Claymont, DE $140,658 Delaware City, DE $140,548 Hockessin, DE $140,658 Kirkwood, DE $140,548 Middletown, DE $141,247 Montchanin, DE $140,658

New Castle, DE $140,658 Odessa, DE $141,438 Port Penn, DE $140,164 Rockland, DE $140,658 Saint Georges, DE $140,548 Townsend, DE $141,233 Winterthur, DE $140,658 Lewes, DE $143,561

Wilmington, DE $140,658 Dover, DE $142,164 Dover Afb, DE $142,493 Bethany Beach, DE $144,520 Bethel, DE $142,055 Bridgeville, DE $143,561 Camden Wyoming, DE $142,315 Cheswold, DE $141,836

Clayton, DE $141,479 Dagsboro, DE $144,520 Delmar, DE $142,055 Ellendale, DE $143,561 Felton, DE $143,561 Fenwick Island, DE $144,520 Frankford, DE $144,520 Frederica, DE $143,561

Georgetown, DE $143,561 Greenwood, DE $143,561 Harbeson, DE $143,561 Harrington, DE $143,561 Hartly, DE $141,411 Houston, DE $143,561 Kenton, DE $141,479 Laurel, DE $142,055

Yorklyn, DE $140,658

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

Understanding how a Design Engineering 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$126,089

Average $138,713/year

$150,847

$10,507

Average $11,559/month

$12,571

$2,425

Average $2,668/week

$2,901

$61

Average $67/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,847	$12,571	$2,901	$73
Average	$138,713	$11,559	$2,668	$67
25th Percentile	$126,089	$10,507	$2,425	$61

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