Cadence Design Systems employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is in line with the average of Design Engineer professionals at Cadence Design Systems worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,290 per year (estimate) and goes up to $243,485 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at Cadence Design Systems is $122,198 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,288 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,702 (25th percentile) and $156,043 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 41 salaries submitted by Cadence Design Systems Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $46 and $75 per hour.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,058 and $13,004 monthly.