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 $51,209, with an hourly rate of $25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $46,952 to $57,664, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $46,952

50TH(Median) $51,209

75TH $57,664

CAD Designer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Designer I Salary	$46,952	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Designer I Salary	$51,209	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Designer I Salary	$57,664	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

$46,952

Average $51,209/year

$57,664

$3,913

Average $4,267/month

$4,805

$903

Average $985/week

$1,109

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,664	$4,805	$1,109	$28
Average	$51,209	$4,267	$985	$25
25th Percentile	$46,952	$3,913	$903	$23

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 $51,209 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $25, a monthly salary of about $4,267, and a weekly pay of around $985. 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 $49,303 - $51,884, while Intermediate make $49,811 - $52,654, Senior earn $50,764 - $54,099, Specialist earn $50,891 - $54,388, Expert can reach $51,082 - $54,581 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CAD Designer I	$50,891
Intermediate Level CAD Designer I	$51,402
Senior Level CAD Designer I	$52,847
Specialist Level CAD Designer I	$53,136
Expert Level CAD Designer I	$53,329

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 $55,306 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $51,590, and Manchester pays around $49,087 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 $49,414. And a CAD Designer I earns an average annual salary of $51,209.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter I	$43,236 $56,438
CAD Designer II	$48,493 $63,291
CAD Drafter II	$48,475 $63,267
CAD Drafter, Entry	$43,425 $56,684

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