As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Draftsman in Leicester, UK is £52,774, with an hourly rate of £25, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £46,942 to £61,673, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £46,942
50TH(Median)   £52,774
75TH   £61,673
CAD Draftsman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary £46,942 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary £52,774 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary £61,673 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 £52,774 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £25, a monthly salary of about £4,398, and a weekly pay of around £1,015. 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 £47,725 - £51,294, while Intermediate make £48,248 - £51,729, Senior earn £49,205 - £52,600, Specialist earn £52,339 - £57,157, Expert can reach £54,368 - £59,680 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CAD Draftsman £50,163
Intermediate Level CAD Draftsman £50,598
Senior Level CAD Draftsman £51,468
Specialist Level CAD Draftsman £55,430
Expert Level CAD Draftsman £57,821
£50,163 0 yr
£50,598 < 2 yrs
£51,468 2-4 yrs
£55,430 5-8 yrs
£57,821 > 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 £38,139. And a CAD Draftsman earns an average annual salary of £55,816.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter II Leicester, UK
£33,375
£43,560
CAD Drafter I Leicester, UK
£29,768
£38,858
CAD Drafter, Entry Leicester, UK
£29,898
£39,027
CAD Designer I Leicester, UK
£29,758
£38,844
CAD Drafter, Experienced Leicester, UK
£33,221
£43,359

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