As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Drafter I in Glasgow, UK is £35,461, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,540 to £39,969, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £32,540
50TH(Median)   £35,461
75TH   £39,969
CAD Drafter I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary £32,540 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary £35,461 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary £39,969 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 £35,461 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,955, and a weekly pay of around £682. 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 £34,153 - £35,932, while Intermediate make £34,502 - £36,470, Senior earn £35,156 - £37,479, Specialist earn £35,243 - £37,681, Expert can reach £35,374 - £37,816 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CAD Drafter I £35,243
Intermediate Level CAD Drafter I £35,596
Senior Level CAD Drafter I £36,605
Specialist Level CAD Drafter I £36,807
Expert Level CAD Drafter I £36,941
£35,243 0 yr
£35,596 < 2 yrs
£36,605 2-4 yrs
£36,807 5-8 yrs
£36,941 > 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 £38,442. And a CAD Drafter I earns an average annual salary of £37,210.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter II Glasgow, UK
£33,640
£43,905
CAD Drafter, Entry Glasgow, UK
£30,135
£39,336
CAD Drafter, Experienced Glasgow, UK
£33,485
£43,703
Computer Aided Design Drafter I Glasgow, UK
£29,924
£39,061

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