As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Designer I in Leeds, UK is £36,191, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,182 to £40,752, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,182
50TH(Median)   £36,191
75TH   £40,752
CAD Designer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Designer I Salary £33,182 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Designer I Salary £36,191 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Designer I Salary £40,752 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

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 £36,191 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £3,016, and a weekly pay of around £696. 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 £34,844 - £36,667, while Intermediate make £35,203 - £37,212, Senior earn £35,876 - £38,233, Specialist earn £35,966 - £38,437, Expert can reach £36,101 - £38,574 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CAD Designer I £35,966
Intermediate Level CAD Designer I £36,327
Senior Level CAD Designer I £37,348
Specialist Level CAD Designer I £37,552
Expert Level CAD Designer I £37,688
£35,966 0 yr
£36,327 < 2 yrs
£37,348 2-4 yrs
£37,552 5-8 yrs
£37,688 > 8 yrs
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 £34,922. And a CAD Designer I earns an average annual salary of £37,290.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter I Leeds, UK
£30,556
£39,886
CAD Designer II Leeds, UK
£34,271
£44,729
CAD Drafter II Leeds, UK
£34,258
£44,712
CAD Drafter, Entry Leeds, UK
£30,689
£40,060

CAD Designer I Job Openings in Leeds, UK

Tool Designer
JBT Corporation
Macclesfield, North West England

Overview. Job Title. Tool Designer. Reporting To. Tool Design Manager. Location. Proseal UK. JBT is a leading global technology solutions provider to ...

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