As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Draftsman in Leeds, UK is £54,171, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £48,184 to £63,305, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £48,184
50TH(Median)   £54,171
75TH   £63,305
CAD Draftsman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary £48,184 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary £54,171 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary £63,305 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CAD Draftsman salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CAD Draftsman is about £54,171 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,514, and a weekly pay of around £1,042. Click the switch button below to see more details about CAD Draftsman hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do CAD Draftsmans Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A CAD Draftsman's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £48,988 - £52,652, while Intermediate make £49,524 - £53,098, Senior earn £50,507 - £53,992, Specialist earn £53,724 - £58,669, Expert can reach £55,806 - £61,260 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CAD Draftsman £51,490
Intermediate Level CAD Draftsman £51,937
Senior Level CAD Draftsman £52,830
Specialist Level CAD Draftsman £56,897
Expert Level CAD Draftsman £59,351
£51,490 0 yr
£51,937 < 2 yrs
£52,830 2-4 yrs
£56,897 5-8 yrs
£59,351 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 10%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for CAD Draftsman are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £60,281 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £56,231, and Manchester pays around £53,502 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a CAD Drafter II makes less than a CAD Draftsman. A CAD Drafter II earns an average annual salary of £39,148. And a CAD Draftsman earns an average annual salary of £55,816.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter II Leeds, UK
£34,258
£44,712
CAD Drafter I Leeds, UK
£30,556
£39,886
CAD Drafter, Entry Leeds, UK
£30,689
£40,060
CAD Designer I Leeds, UK
£30,545
£39,872
CAD Drafter, Experienced Leeds, UK
£34,101
£44,506

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