What are the main factors that influence a CAE'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?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for CAE roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A CAE's salary?

A CAE's salary grows with experience: starting around $706,227 for beginners, reaching about $723,821 at mid-level, and approach $757,753 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a CAE?

CAE salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CAE roles are District of Columbia $829,768, California $826,620, Massachusetts $815,604. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CAE roles make?

Salaries for CAE level roles vary by specialization: CAE Services Director: $219,360; CAE Designer VI: $199,564; CAE Designer V: $149,546; CAE Services Manager: $132,590; CAE Designer IV: $131,203.

CAE Salary in Colorado

How much does a CAE make in Colorado?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a CAE in Colorado is $764,642 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $368.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $943,669
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $681,093 to $858,352
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $605,026

10% $605,026

50% (Median) $764,642

90% $943,669

CAE Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$858,352	$71,529	$16,507	$413
Average	$764,642	$63,720	$14,705	$368
25th Percentile	$681,093	$56,758	$13,098	$327

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Key Factors That Influence CAE Salaries

A CAE'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 Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CAE'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): $706,227
Early Career (1-2 years): $713,768
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $723,821
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $738,902
Expert (over 8 years): $757,753

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CAE	$706,227
Intermediate Level CAE	$713,768
Senior Level CAE	$723,821
Specialist Level CAE	$738,902
Expert Level CAE	$757,753

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

District of Columbia: $829,768.
California: $826,620.
Massachusetts: $815,604.

District of Columbia $829,768 California $826,620 Massachusetts $815,604 Washington $812,606 New Jersey $812,306 Alaska $811,257 Connecticut $800,915 New York $796,718

Hawaii $783,303 Rhode Island $777,008 Maryland $772,736 Minnesota $766,891 Colorado $764,642 Illinois $763,893 Oregon $761,045 Delaware $758,947

New Hampshire $757,628 Virginia $754,675 Pennsylvania $746,057 Nevada $741,710 North Dakota $740,286 Michigan $738,038 Wisconsin $737,213 Vermont $735,565

Texas $730,993 Maine $730,693 Arizona $730,244 Ohio $729,719 Georgia $722,824 Indiana $719,377 Wyoming $718,702 Utah $717,653

Iowa $717,204 Kansas $713,606 Louisiana $712,557 North Carolina $712,182 Missouri $712,032 Florida $709,110 Montana $707,536 Nebraska $706,037

Kentucky $705,213 South Carolina $702,215 Tennessee $700,341 Idaho $699,592 New Mexico $694,121 Oklahoma $692,922 Alabama $688,500 South Dakota $681,081

Arkansas $677,034 West Virginia $674,861 Mississippi $668,341

Top Paying Cities for CAEs

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:

Glen Haven: $749,669
Hygiene: $775,726
Johnstown: $751,340

Glen Haven, CO $749,669

Hygiene, CO $775,726

Johnstown, CO $751,340

Laporte, CO $743,014

Livermore, CO $740,601

Loveland, CO $748,994

Lyons, CO $774,363

Masonville, CO $743,486

Mead, CO $759,876

Milliken, CO $750,298

Niwot, CO $781,812

Red Feather Lakes, CO $742,639

Severance, CO $744,078

Timnath, CO $743,119

Wellington, CO $738,959

Windsor, CO $744,190

Brighton, CO $762,634

Ault, CO $742,774

Briggsdale, CO $742,976

Carr, CO $730,199

Eastlake, CO $764,620

Eaton, CO $745,120

Evans, CO $748,912

Fort Lupton, CO $760,461

Galeton, CO $745,195

Gilcrest, CO $753,004

Gill, CO $746,416

Greeley, CO $747,068

Henderson, CO $763,818

Hudson, CO $757,958

Keenesburg, CO $754,300

Kersey, CO $746,506

La Salle, CO $751,707

Lucerne, CO $746,266

Nunn, CO $740,413

Orchard, CO $742,886

Pierce, CO $743,246

Ohio City, CO $750,890

Parlin, CO $747,361

Penrose, CO $740,833

Pitkin, CO $749,961

Poncha Springs, CO $744,880

Powderhorn, CO $745,802

Rockvale, CO $737,468

Sargents, CO $743,621

Twin Lakes, CO $768,180

Westcliffe, CO $737,880

Wetmore, CO $733,136

Durango, CO $747,893

Cahone, CO $746,049

Cortez, CO $745,487

Dolores, CO $747,263

Dove Creek, CO $745,307

Egnar, CO $745,719

Hesperus, CO $741,358

Lewis, CO $747,368

Mancos, CO $745,472

Marvel, CO $741,335

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $741,612

Pleasant View, CO $743,906

Rico, CO $747,443

Towaoc, CO $742,377

Yellow Jacket, CO $746,476

Montrose, CO $750,238

Austin, CO $751,213

Bedrock, CO $745,532

Cedaredge, CO $751,977

Cory, CO $751,033

Crawford, CO $748,904

Delta, CO $750,223

Eckert, CO $751,400

Hotchkiss, CO $750,935

Lazear, CO $750,373

Naturita, CO $747,046

Norwood, CO $747,338

Nucla, CO $748,192

Olathe, CO $749,399

Ophir, CO $748,147

Ouray, CO $748,028

Paonia, CO $754,383

Paradox, CO $745,944

Placerville, CO $747,458

Redvale, CO $747,690

Ridgway, CO $747,923

Silverton, CO $746,664

Somerset, CO $756,668

Telluride, CO $748,290

Grand Junction, CO $754,855

Platteville, CO $754,675

Roggen, CO $746,888

Weldona, CO $741,125

Wiggins, CO $745,090

Fort Morgan, CO $741,425

Log Lane Village, CO $743,853

Akron, CO $736,052

Amherst, CO $733,691

Atwood, CO $738,630

Brush, CO $738,577

Crook, CO $736,531

Eckley, CO $734,208

Fleming, CO $737,940

Grover, CO $737,356

Haxtun, CO $737,790

Hereford, CO $732,649

Hillrose, CO $739,304

Holyoke, CO $735,557

Idalia, CO $731,870

Iliff, CO $738,465

Julesburg, CO $735,490

Lindon, CO $732,897

Merino, CO $739,274

New Raymer, CO $739,109

Otis, CO $736,711

Ovid, CO $735,744

Padroni, CO $736,591

Paoli, CO $737,798

Peetz, CO $736,389

Sedgwick, CO $736,014

Snyder, CO $738,720

Sterling, CO $739,896

Stoneham, CO $739,147

Vernon, CO $732,567

Woodrow, CO $734,425

Wray, CO $734,028

Yuma, CO $736,486

Anton, CO $733,084

Arapahoe, CO $727,306

Arriba, CO $729,944

Bethune, CO $731,023

Burlington, CO $730,341

Calhan, CO $741,897

Cascade, CO $747,998

Cheyenne Wells, CO $728,363

Cope, CO $732,739

Cripple Creek, CO $746,589

Divide, CO $746,986

Flagler, CO $730,693

Florissant, CO $746,379

Fountain, CO $741,830

Genoa, CO $730,438

Green Mountain Falls, CO $747,810

Guffey, CO $745,577

Hugo, CO $725,964

Joes, CO $733,466

Karval, CO $721,753

Kirk, CO $732,859

Kit Carson, CO $727,456

Limon, CO $734,845

Lake George, CO $747,503

Manitou Springs, CO $747,998

Matheson, CO $734,306

Peyton, CO $745,397

Ramah, CO $729,562

Rush, CO $731,300

Seibert, CO $730,386

Simla, CO $737,648

Stratton, CO $731,113

U S A F Academy, CO $747,953

Victor, CO $746,251

Vona, CO $730,813

Wild Horse, CO $726,054

Woodland Park, CO $747,383

Yoder, CO $734,118

Colorado Springs, CO $748,005

Clifton, CO $754,383

Fruita, CO $752,509

Gateway, CO $747,211

Glade Park, CO $749,796

Loma, CO $752,779

Mack, CO $750,778

Palisade, CO $753,019

Whitewater, CO $749,744

Glenwood Springs, CO $762,132

Dinosaur, CO $749,541

Aspen, CO $776,408

Snowmass Village, CO $776,378

Avon, CO $769,409

Basalt, CO $773,935

Carbondale, CO $771,058

Collbran, CO $752,277

Craig, CO $757,800

De Beque, CO $752,187

Eagle, CO $766,261

Edwards, CO $767,902

Parachute, CO $756,106

Battlement Mesa, CO $755,409

Gypsum, CO $762,447

Hamilton, CO $761,030

Hayden, CO $758,879

Maybell, CO $750,478

Meeker, CO $761,098

Meredith, CO $771,395

Mesa, CO $751,910

Minturn, CO $767,063

Molina, CO $751,460

New Castle, CO $759,501

Rangely, CO $752,592

Red Cliff, CO $766,966

Rifle, CO $757,620

Silt, CO $757,313

Slater, CO $754,195

Snowmass, CO $774,820

Wolcott, CO $766,718

Woody Creek, CO $776,356

Vail, CO $770,353

Pueblo, CO $725,297

Colorado City, CO $730,259

Aguilar, CO $733,444

Arlington, CO $720,531

Avondale, CO $727,238

Beulah, CO $730,304

Boncarbo, CO $733,803

Boone, CO $729,592

Branson, CO $727,800

Campo, CO $725,103

Cheraw, CO $726,496

Crowley, CO $728,048

Eads, CO $727,014

Fort Lyon, CO $726,212

Fowler, CO $728,295

Gardner, CO $735,422

Granada, CO $728,647

Hartman, CO $730,041

Hasty, CO $727,808

Haswell, CO $723,506

Hoehne, CO $732,619

Holly, CO $727,741

Kim, CO $727,051

La Junta, CO $727,523

Lamar, CO $729,742

Las Animas, CO $727,118

La Veta, CO $736,704

Mc Clave, CO $727,920

Manzanola, CO $726,961

Model, CO $728,070

Olney Springs, CO $725,717

Ordway, CO $722,105

Pritchett, CO $727,089

Rocky Ford, CO $725,912

Rye, CO $731,375

Sheridan Lake, CO $727,298

Springfield, CO $728,580

Sugar City, CO $720,171

Swink, CO $726,796

Trinchera, CO $729,479

Trinidad, CO $732,642

Two Buttes, CO $728,542

Vilas, CO $728,430

Walsenburg, CO $732,822

Walsh, CO $727,666

Weston, CO $735,190

Wiley, CO $727,253

Alamosa, CO $742,302

Antonito, CO $741,830

Arboles, CO $743,329

Arvada, CO $764,650

Aurora, CO $764,125

Bayfield, CO $745,420

Broomfield, CO $768,007

Commerce City, CO $762,851

Dupont, CO $764,313

Eldorado Springs, CO $782,509

Lafayette, CO $775,569

Louisville, CO $776,528

Westminster, CO $764,298

Wheat Ridge, CO $764,260

Agate, CO $737,183

Bennett, CO $756,346

Byers, CO $747,316

Castle Rock, CO $750,628

Deer Trail, CO $742,384

Elbert, CO $745,884

Elizabeth, CO $752,172

Englewood, CO $764,125

Franktown, CO $750,133

Kiowa, CO $746,761

Larkspur, CO $748,192

Littleton, CO $763,368

Lone Tree, CO $761,352

Louviers, CO $760,296

Monument, CO $747,458

Palmer Lake, CO $747,533

Parker, CO $758,565

Sedalia, CO $751,010

Strasburg, CO $753,941

Watkins, CO $759,599

Denver, CO $764,043

Thornton, CO $764,642

Boulder, CO $786,286

Golden, CO $764,200

Alma, CO $759,899

Bailey, CO $758,175

Black Hawk, CO $771,837

Bond, CO $766,643

Breckenridge, CO $761,525

Buffalo Creek, CO $755,552

Burns, CO $761,720

Central City, CO $767,498

Clark, CO $754,503

Climax, CO $762,402

Coalmont, CO $753,199

Como, CO $750,628

Conifer, CO $760,146

Cowdrey, CO $750,156

Dillon, CO $761,068

Dumont, CO $764,762

Evergreen, CO $762,874

Empire, CO $761,270

Fairplay, CO $751,325

Fraser, CO $762,132

Frisco, CO $765,767

Georgetown, CO $760,700

Granby, CO $760,101

Grand Lake, CO $759,681

Grant, CO $754,278

Hartsel, CO $747,323

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $759,082

Idaho Springs, CO $763,466

Idledale, CO $763,413

Indian Hills, CO $763,024

Jamestown, CO $785,019

Jefferson, CO $752,697

Kittredge, CO $763,099

Kremmling, CO $759,007

Leadville, CO $761,472

Mc Coy, CO $761,600

Morrison, CO $762,859

Nederland, CO $777,877

Oak Creek, CO $760,243

Parshall, CO $763,511

Phippsburg, CO $760,993

Pine, CO $756,466

Pinecliffe, CO $781,535

Rand, CO $753,251

Rollinsville, CO $774,250

Shawnee, CO $756,286

Silver Plume, CO $757,478

Steamboat Springs, CO $758,827

Tabernash, CO $763,908

Toponas, CO $760,708

Walden, CO $752,127

Ward, CO $775,831

Winter Park, CO $764,890

Yampa, CO $761,742

Silverthorne, CO $765,115

Longmont, CO $772,699

Allenspark, CO $769,191

Estes Park, CO $757,643

Bellvue, CO $747,945

Berthoud, CO $757,111

Dacono, CO $765,939

Drake, CO $748,215

Erie, CO $769,371

Firestone, CO $764,035

Fort Collins, CO $742,609

Frederick, CO $764,065

Blanca, CO $739,671

Capulin, CO $743,471

Center, CO $742,864

Chama, CO $737,138

Chimney Rock, CO $743,643

Chromo, CO $738,652

Conejos, CO $741,373

Creede, CO $745,262

Crestone, CO $740,016

Del Norte, CO $743,643

Fort Garland, CO $738,008

San Luis, CO $735,010

Homelake, CO $742,946

Hooper, CO $740,481

Ignacio, CO $742,212

Jaroso, CO $736,629

La Jara, CO $742,564

Manassa, CO $741,815

Moffat, CO $740,990

Monte Vista, CO $743,389

Mosca, CO $739,544

Pagosa Springs, CO $743,583

Romeo, CO $743,996

Saguache, CO $743,546

Sanford, CO $739,829

San Pablo, CO $736,029

South Fork, CO $744,385

Villa Grove, CO $741,987

Salida, CO $744,902

Almont, CO $764,080

Buena Vista, CO $762,911

Canon City, CO $741,582

Cimarron, CO $746,589

Coal Creek, CO $737,183

Coaldale, CO $743,081

Cotopaxi, CO $740,998

Crested Butte, CO $768,097

Florence, CO $736,022

Monarch, CO $746,461

Granite, CO $757,665

Gunnison, CO $747,166

Hillside, CO $740,721

Howard, CO $744,423

Lake City, CO $746,544

Nathrop, CO $747,143

CAE Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CAE roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, CAE positions in Telecom or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view CAE as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a CAE

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$1,146,964	$551.0	50%

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

Understanding how a CAE'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.

$681,093

Average $764,642/year

$858,352

$56,758

Average $63,720/month

$71,529

$13,098

Average $14,705/week

$16,507

$327

Average $368/hour

$413

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$858,352	$71,529	$16,507	$413
Average	$764,642	$63,720	$14,705	$368
25th Percentile	$681,093	$56,758	$13,098	$327

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