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How much does Cae Engineer make?
Total pay range
$99K - $150K/yr
$121K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$81K - $116K/yrBase pay
$18K - $34K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025643 Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Cae Engineer in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $147,180, Information Technology with a median total pay of $138,681, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $113,239, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $112,034, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $111,627.
Retail & Wholesale
The top paying company in Retail & Wholesale for Cae Engineer is Canoo.
Frequently asked questions about CAE Engineer salaries
The average salary for CAE Engineer is $121,349 per year or $58 per hour, with top earners making up to $181,667 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $99,113 (25th percentile) to $150,478 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 643 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by CAE Engineer employees.
The highest salary for CAE Engineer is $150,478 per year, $12,540 per month or $72 per hour.
The lowest salary for CAE Engineer is $99,113 per year, $8,259 per month or $48 per hour.
The salary trajectory of CAE Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $68,283 per year (estimate) and goes up to $218,610 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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