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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Drafter I in the United Kingdom is £37,210, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,145 to £41,940, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £34,145

50TH(Median) £37,210

75TH £41,940

CAD Drafter I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary	£34,145	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary	£37,210	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary	£41,940	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£34,145

Average £37,210/year

£41,940

£2,845

Average £3,101/month

£3,495

£657

Average £716/week

£807

£16

Average £18/hour

£20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£41,940	£3,495	£807	£20
Average	£37,210	£3,101	£716	£18
25th Percentile	£34,145	£2,845	£657	£16

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CAD Drafter I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CAD Drafter I is about £37,210 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,101, and a weekly pay of around £716. Click the switch button below to see more details about CAD Drafter I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A CAD Drafter I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,838 - £37,704, while Intermediate make £36,204 - £38,269, Senior earn £36,890 - £39,328, Specialist earn £36,981 - £39,540, Expert can reach £37,119 - £39,681 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CAD Drafter I	£36,981
Intermediate Level CAD Drafter I	£37,351
Senior Level CAD Drafter I	£38,410
Specialist Level CAD Drafter I	£38,622
Expert Level CAD Drafter I	£38,763

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 Drafter I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CAD Drafter I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,187 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,486, and Manchester pays around £35,668 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a CAD Drafter II makes more than a CAD Drafter I. A CAD Drafter II earns an average annual salary of £40,337. And a CAD Drafter I earns an average annual salary of £37,210.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter II	£35,299 £46,071
CAD Drafter, Entry	£31,621 £41,276
CAD Drafter, Experienced	£35,136 £45,858
Computer Aided Design Drafter I	£31,400 £40,988

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