Cadence Design Systems employees working as Design Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 72% higher than the average of Design Engineer II professionals at Cadence Design Systems worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,464 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,197 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer II at Cadence Design Systems is $129,508 per year or $62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $182,024 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $109,417 (25th percentile) and $155,160 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 34 salaries submitted by Cadence Design Systems Design Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Engineer II professionals typically earn between $53 and $75 per hour.
Design Engineer II professionals typically earn between $9,118 and $12,930 monthly.