As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Architectural Draftsman in the United Kingdom is £53,777, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £47,313 to £61,906, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £47,313
50TH(Median)   £53,777
75TH   £61,906
Architectural Draftsman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Architectural Draftsman Salary £47,313 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Architectural Draftsman Salary £53,777 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Architectural Draftsman Salary £61,906 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Architectural Draftsman Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Architectural Draftsman salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Architectural Draftsman is about £53,777 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,481, and a weekly pay of around £1,034. Click the switch button below to see more details about Architectural Draftsman hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Architectural Draftsmans Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Architectural Draftsman's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,182 - £52,137, while Intermediate make £48,761 - £52,620, Senior earn £49,822 - £53,584, Specialist earn £53,295 - £57,781, Expert can reach £55,233 - £60,086 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Architectural Draftsman £50,883
Intermediate Level Architectural Draftsman £51,365
Senior Level Architectural Draftsman £52,330
Specialist Level Architectural Draftsman £56,204
Expert Level Architectural Draftsman £58,387
£50,883 0 yr
£51,365 < 2 yrs
£52,330 2-4 yrs
£56,204 5-8 yrs
£58,387 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 9%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Architectural Draftsman?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Architectural Draftsman are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £58,080 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £54,177, and Manchester pays around £51,548 annually.

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