The estimated average salary for a Engineer - Performance/Simulation/Applications at Caterpillar is $194,486 per year or $94 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $348,636 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $145,865 (25th percentile) and $265,958 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 23 salaries submitted by Caterpillar Engineer - Performance/Simulation/Applications professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Engineer - Performance/Simulation/Applications professionals typically earn between $70 and $128 per hour.
Engineer - Performance/Simulation/Applications professionals typically earn between $12,155 and $22,163 monthly.