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 $51,099, with an hourly rate of $25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $46,890 to $57,595, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $46,890

50TH(Median) $51,099

75TH $57,595

CAD Drafter I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary	$46,890	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary	$51,099	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Drafter I Salary	$57,595	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

$46,890

Average $51,099/year

$57,595

$3,908

Average $4,258/month

$4,800

$902

Average $983/week

$1,108

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,595	$4,800	$1,108	$28
Average	$51,099	$4,258	$983	$25
25th Percentile	$46,890	$3,908	$902	$23

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 $51,099 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $25, a monthly salary of about $4,258, and a weekly pay of around $983. 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 $49,215 - $51,778, while Intermediate make $49,717 - $52,554, Senior earn $50,660 - $54,008, Specialist earn $50,785 - $54,299, Expert can reach $50,974 - $54,493 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CAD Drafter I	$50,785
Intermediate Level CAD Drafter I	$51,293
Senior Level CAD Drafter I	$52,747
Specialist Level CAD Drafter I	$53,038
Expert Level CAD Drafter I	$53,232

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 $55,187 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $51,479, and Manchester pays around $48,981 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 $55,394. And a CAD Drafter I earns an average annual salary of $51,099.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter II	$48,475 $63,267
CAD Drafter, Entry	$43,425 $56,684
CAD Drafter, Experienced	$48,252 $62,976
Computer Aided Design Drafter I	$43,121 $56,287

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