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

A CAE Engineer's salary grows with experience: a CAE Engineer (1-3 years)earns $61,412, a CAE Design Technician II (3-5 years)earns $72,029, a CAE Design Technician III (5-7 years)earns $81,674, a CAE Design Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $92,267, a CAE Design Supervisor II (7+ years)earns $118,084,

What are the highest paying states for a CAE Engineer?

CAE Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CAE Engineer roles are District of Columbia $67,633, California $67,376, Massachusetts $66,478. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CAE Engineer roles make?

Salaries for CAE Engineer level roles vary by specialization: CAE Design Engineer V: $149,600; CAE Services Engineer V: $149,540; CAE Services Engineer IV: $131,200; CAE Design Engineer IV: $131,200; Senior Cae Engineer: $120,777.

CAE Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a CAE Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a CAE Engineer in Delaware is $61,860 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,514
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,615 to $67,960
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,750

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CAE Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,960	$5,663	$1,307	$33
Average	$61,860	$5,155	$1,190	$30
25th Percentile	$57,615	$4,801	$1,108	$28

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Key Factors That Influence CAE Engineer Salaries

A CAE Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CAE Engineer'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): $61,412
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,029
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,674
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,267
Expert (over 8 years): $118,084

Levels	Salary
CAE Engin... Level CAE Engineer	$61,412
CAE Desig... Level CAE Engineer	$72,029
CAE Desig... Level CAE Engineer	$81,674
CAE Desig... Level CAE Engineer	$92,267
CAE Desig... Level CAE Engineer	$118,084

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

District of Columbia: $67,633.
California: $67,376.
Massachusetts: $66,478.

District of Columbia $67,633 California $67,376 Massachusetts $66,478 Washington $66,234 New Jersey $66,209 Alaska $66,124 Connecticut $65,281 New York $64,939

Hawaii $63,845 Rhode Island $63,332 Maryland $62,984 Minnesota $62,508 Colorado $62,324 Illinois $62,263 Oregon $62,031 Delaware $61,860

New Hampshire $61,753 Virginia $61,512 Pennsylvania $60,810 Nevada $60,455 North Dakota $60,339 Michigan $60,156 Wisconsin $60,089 Vermont $59,954

Texas $59,582 Maine $59,557 Arizona $59,521 Ohio $59,478 Georgia $58,916 Indiana $58,635 Wyoming $58,580 Utah $58,494

Iowa $58,458 Kansas $58,165 Louisiana $58,079 North Carolina $58,049 Missouri $58,036 Florida $57,798 Montana $57,670 Nebraska $57,548

Kentucky $57,480 South Carolina $57,236 Tennessee $57,083 Idaho $57,022 New Mexico $56,576 Oklahoma $56,479 Alabama $56,118 South Dakota $55,514

Arkansas $55,184 West Virginia $55,007 Mississippi $54,475

Top Paying Cities for CAE Engineers

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: $61,582
Little Creek: $62,032
Magnolia: $61,943

Lincoln, DE $61,582 Little Creek, DE $62,032 Magnolia, DE $61,943 Milford, DE $61,738 Marydel, DE $61,839 Millsboro, DE $61,323 Millville, DE $61,418 Milton, DE $61,524

Nassau, DE $61,569 Ocean View, DE $61,408 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,525 Seaford, DE $61,560 Selbyville, DE $61,306 Smyrna, DE $62,075 Viola, DE $61,789 Woodside, DE $61,955

Bear, DE $61,813 Newark, DE $61,789 Claymont, DE $61,916 Delaware City, DE $61,851 Hockessin, DE $61,784 Kirkwood, DE $61,839 Middletown, DE $61,863 Montchanin, DE $61,798

New Castle, DE $61,807 Odessa, DE $61,894 Port Penn, DE $61,935 Rockland, DE $61,804 Saint Georges, DE $61,844 Townsend, DE $61,939 Winterthur, DE $61,811 Lewes, DE $61,548

Wilmington, DE $61,787 Dover, DE $62,032 Dover Afb, DE $61,706 Bethany Beach, DE $61,343 Bethel, DE $61,406 Bridgeville, DE $61,551 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,858 Cheswold, DE $62,012

Clayton, DE $62,014 Dagsboro, DE $61,300 Delmar, DE $61,202 Ellendale, DE $61,387 Felton, DE $61,733 Fenwick Island, DE $61,313 Frankford, DE $61,207 Frederica, DE $61,794

Georgetown, DE $61,277 Greenwood, DE $61,561 Harbeson, DE $61,342 Harrington, DE $61,655 Hartly, DE $61,847 Houston, DE $61,567 Kenton, DE $62,017 Laurel, DE $61,240

Yorklyn, DE $61,802

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

Understanding how a CAE Engineer'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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$57,615

Average $61,860/year

$67,960

$4,801

Average $5,155/month

$5,663

$1,108

Average $1,190/week

$1,307

$28

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,960	$5,663	$1,307	$33
Average	$61,860	$5,155	$1,190	$30
25th Percentile	$57,615	$4,801	$1,108	$28

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