How Much Does a CAD Designer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Designer I in the United Kingdom is £37,290, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,190 to £41,990, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £34,190

50TH(Median) £37,290

75TH £41,990

CAD Designer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Designer I Salary	£34,190	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Designer I Salary	£37,290	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Designer I Salary	£41,990	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£34,190

Average £37,290/year

£41,990

£2,849

Average £3,108/month

£3,499

£658

Average £717/week

£808

£16

Average £18/hour

£20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£41,990	£3,499	£808	£20
Average	£37,290	£3,108	£717	£18
25th Percentile	£34,190	£2,849	£658	£16

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CAD Designer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CAD Designer I is about £37,290 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,108, and a weekly pay of around £717. Click the switch button below to see more details about CAD Designer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A CAD Designer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,902 - £37,781, while Intermediate make £36,272 - £38,342, Senior earn £36,966 - £39,394, Specialist earn £37,059 - £39,605, Expert can reach £37,197 - £39,745 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CAD Designer I	£37,059
Intermediate Level CAD Designer I	£37,430
Senior Level CAD Designer I	£38,483
Specialist Level CAD Designer I	£38,693
Expert Level CAD Designer I	£38,833

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	4%
Expert Level	4%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for CAD Designer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CAD Designer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,273 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,567, and Manchester pays around £35,744 annually.

Which Job Pays More: CAD Drafter I or CAD Designer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a CAD Drafter I makes less than a CAD Designer I. A CAD Drafter I earns an average annual salary of £35,983. And a CAD Designer I earns an average annual salary of £37,290.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter I	£31,484 £41,097
CAD Designer II	£35,312 £46,088
CAD Drafter II	£35,299 £46,071
CAD Drafter, Entry	£31,621 £41,276

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