As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Drafter I in India is ₹ 5,73,148, with an hourly rate of ₹ 276, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 4,02,724 to ₹ 7,59,674, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 4,02,724
50TH(Median)   ₹ 5,73,148
75TH   ₹ 7,59,674
CAD Drafter I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary ₹ 4,02,724 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary ₹ 5,73,148 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary ₹ 7,59,674 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a CAD Drafter I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CAD Drafter I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CAD Drafter I is about ₹ 5,73,148 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 276, a monthly salary of about ₹ 47,762, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 11,022. Click the switch button below to see more details about CAD Drafter I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do CAD Drafter Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A CAD Drafter I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 35,838 - ₹ 37,704, while Intermediate make ₹ 36,204 - ₹ 38,269, Senior earn ₹ 36,890 - ₹ 39,328, Specialist earn ₹ 36,981 - ₹ 39,540, Expert can reach ₹ 37,119 - ₹ 39,681 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CAD Drafter I ₹ 36,981
Intermediate Level CAD Drafter I ₹ 37,351
Senior Level CAD Drafter I ₹ 38,410
Specialist Level CAD Drafter I ₹ 38,622
Expert Level CAD Drafter I ₹ 38,763
₹ 36,981 0 yr
₹ 37,351 < 2 yrs
₹ 38,410 2-4 yrs
₹ 38,622 5-8 yrs
₹ 38,763 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 94%
Intermediate Level 93%
Senior Level 93%
Specialist Level 93%
Expert Level 93%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for CAD Drafter I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for CAD Drafter I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 6,21,144 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 5,35,327, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 5,20,443 annually.

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