How Much Does an CAE Design Engineer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an CAE Design Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £37,690, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,690 to £42,890, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £32,690

50TH(Median) £37,690

75TH £42,890

CAE Design Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile CAE Design Engineer I Salary	£32,690	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAE Design Engineer I Salary	£37,690	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAE Design Engineer I Salary	£42,890	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an CAE Design Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£32,690

Average £37,690/year

£42,890

£2,724

Average £3,141/month

£3,574

£629

Average £725/week

£825

£16

Average £18/hour

£21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£42,890	£3,574	£825	£21
Average	£37,690	£3,141	£725	£18
25th Percentile	£32,690	£2,724	£629	£16

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CAE Design Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an CAE Design Engineer I is about £37,690 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,141, and a weekly pay of around £725. Click the switch button below to see more details about CAE Design Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An CAE Design Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,451 - £38,233, while Intermediate make £36,048 - £38,854, Senior earn £37,168 - £40,018, Specialist earn £37,317 - £40,251, Expert can reach £37,541 - £40,406 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CAE Design Engineer I	£37,317
Intermediate Level CAE Design Engineer I	£37,845
Senior Level CAE Design Engineer I	£39,009
Specialist Level CAE Design Engineer I	£39,242
Expert Level CAE Design Engineer I	£39,397

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	4%
Specialist Level	4%
Expert Level	5%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for CAE Design Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CAE Design Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,705 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,970, and Manchester pays around £36,128 annually.

Which Job Pays More: CAE Design Director or CAE Design Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , an CAE Design Director makes more than an CAE Design Engineer I. An CAE Design Director earns an average annual salary of £104,460. And an CAE Design Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £37,690.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
CAE Design Director	£69,967 £126,595
CAE Design Manager	£46,444 £74,479
Design Engineer I	£23,290 £36,319
Electrical Design Engineer I	£33,640 £40,889
Facilities Design Engineer I	£30,875 £43,034

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