As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Drafter I in Cardiff, UK is £37,361, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,283 to £42,110, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £34,283
50TH(Median)   £37,361
75TH   £42,110
CAD Drafter I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary £34,283 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary £37,361 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary £42,110 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

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 £37,361 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,113, and a weekly pay of around £718. 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 £35,983 - £37,857, while Intermediate make £36,350 - £38,424, Senior earn £37,039 - £39,487, Specialist earn £37,131 - £39,700, Expert can reach £37,269 - £39,842 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CAD Drafter I £37,131
Intermediate Level CAD Drafter I £37,502
Senior Level CAD Drafter I £38,566
Specialist Level CAD Drafter I £38,778
Expert Level CAD Drafter I £38,920
£37,131 0 yr
£37,502 < 2 yrs
£38,566 2-4 yrs
£38,778 5-8 yrs
£38,920 > 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 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 £40,501. And a CAD Drafter I earns an average annual salary of £37,210.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter II Cardiff, UK
£35,442
£46,257
CAD Drafter, Entry Cardiff, UK
£31,749
£41,444
CAD Drafter, Experienced Cardiff, UK
£35,279
£46,044
Computer Aided Design Drafter I Cardiff, UK
£31,527
£41,154

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