Cadence Design Systems employees working as Applications Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 38 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Applications Engineer professionals at Cadence Design Systems worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Applications Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,422 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,329 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Applications Engineer at Cadence Design Systems is $125,518 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $189,469 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $102,125 (25th percentile) and $156,373 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Cadence Design Systems Applications Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $49 and $75 per hour.
Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,510 and $13,031 monthly.