As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAE Design Director in Cambridge, UK is £91,950, with an hourly rate of £44, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £80,546 to £103,563, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £80,546
50TH(Median)   £91,950
75TH   £103,563
CAE Design Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CAE Design Director Salary £80,546 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAE Design Director Salary £91,950 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAE Design Director Salary £103,563 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a CAE Design Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CAE Design Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CAE Design Director is about £91,950 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £44, a monthly salary of about £7,662, and a weekly pay of around £1,768. Click the switch button below to see more details about CAE Design Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do CAE Design Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A CAE Design Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £80,035 - £87,354, while Intermediate make £81,056 - £88,205, Senior earn £82,588 - £89,397, Specialist earn £84,971 - £91,609, Expert can reach £87,694 - £94,030 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CAE Design Director £84,971
Intermediate Level CAE Design Director £85,992
Senior Level CAE Design Director £87,354
Specialist Level CAE Design Director £89,397
Expert Level CAE Design Director £91,950
£84,971 0 yr
£85,992 < 2 yrs
£87,354 2-4 yrs
£89,397 5-8 yrs
£91,950 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 8%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 0%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for CAE Design Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CAE Design Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £94,848 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £88,475, and Manchester pays around £84,182 annually.

Which Job Pays More: CAE Design Manager or CAE Design Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a CAE Design Manager makes less than a CAE Design Director. A CAE Design Manager earns an average annual salary of £60,571. And a CAE Design Director earns an average annual salary of £87,822.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
CAE Design Manager Cambridge, UK
£48,627
£77,979
Design and Drafting Services Director Cambridge, UK
£71,674
£129,687
Design and Drafting Services Manager Cambridge, UK
£45,432
£72,853
Operations Director Cambridge, UK
£61,226
£106,264

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