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 $110,472 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,278 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer II at Cadence Design Systems is $129,520 per year or $62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $182,029 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $109,430 (25th percentile) and $155,169 (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 $9,119 and $12,931 monthly.