As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Designer II in the United Kingdom is £46,590, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £42,090 to £53,890, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £42,090
50TH(Median)   £46,590
75TH   £53,890
CAD Designer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Designer II Salary £42,090 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Designer II Salary £46,590 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Designer II Salary £53,890 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CAD Designer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CAD Designer II is about £46,590 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,883, and a weekly pay of around £896. Click the switch button below to see more details about CAD Designer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A CAD Designer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £43,299 - £45,918, while Intermediate make £43,500 - £46,120, Senior earn £44,239 - £46,808, Specialist earn £45,448 - £48,769, Expert can reach £46,808 - £51,057 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CAD Designer II £45,112
Intermediate Level CAD Designer II £45,247
Senior Level CAD Designer II £45,918
Specialist Level CAD Designer II £47,353
Expert Level CAD Designer II £49,532
£45,112 0 yr
£45,247 < 2 yrs
£45,918 2-4 yrs
£47,353 5-8 yrs
£49,532 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CAD Designer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £50,317 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £46,936, and Manchester pays around £44,659 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a CAD Drafter II makes less than a CAD Designer II. A CAD Drafter II earns an average annual salary of £40,337. And a CAD Designer II earns an average annual salary of £46,590.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter II
£35,299
£46,071
CAD Designer I
£31,473
£41,083
CAD Drafter I
£31,484
£41,097
Graphic Designer II
£18,730
£55,960

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