As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Senior CAD Designer in the United States is $38. While Salary.com is seeing that Senior CAD Designer salary in the US can go up to $44 or down to $32, but most earn between $35 and $42. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior CAD Designer in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary | $32 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary | $35 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary | $38 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary | $42 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Senior CAD Designer Salary | $44 | US | August 01, 2026 |
A drafter, draughtsman (British English) or draftsman, drafting technician (American English and Canadian English) is a person who makes detailed technical drawings or plans for machinery, buildings, electronics, infrastructure, sections, etc. Drafters use computer software and manual sketches to convert the designs, plans, and layouts of engineers and architects into a set of technical drawings. Drafters operate as the supporting developers and sketch engineering designs and drawings from preliminary design concepts....
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2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
4 - 7 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
7 + years experience
Bachelor's Degree
| Job Title | Experience | EDUCATION | Salary Compared to This Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Title CAD Drafter I | Experience 0 - 2 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title CAD Drafter II | Experience 2 - 4 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title CAD Drafter IV | Experience 7 + | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title CAD Drafter V | Experience 10 + | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title CAD Manager | Experience 5 + | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
Skills associated with Senior CAD Designer: Design
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