How Much Does a CAD Draftsman Make in London, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Draftsman in London, UK is £60,281, with an hourly rate of £29, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £53,619 to £70,446, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £53,619

50TH(Median) £60,281

75TH £70,446

CAD Draftsman Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary	£53,619	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary	£60,281	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary	£70,446	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

£53,619

Average £60,281/year

£70,446

£4,468

Average £5,023/month

£5,870

£1,031

Average £1,159/week

£1,355

£26

Average £29/hour

£34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£70,446	£5,870	£1,355	£34
Average	£60,281	£5,023	£1,159	£29
25th Percentile	£53,619	£4,468	£1,031	£26

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 £60,281 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £29, a monthly salary of about £5,023, and a weekly pay of around £1,159. 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 £54,514 - £58,591, while Intermediate make £55,111 - £59,088, Senior earn £56,205 - £60,082, Specialist earn £59,784 - £65,288, Expert can reach £62,102 - £68,170 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CAD Draftsman	£57,298
Intermediate Level CAD Draftsman	£57,796
Senior Level CAD Draftsman	£58,790
Specialist Level CAD Draftsman	£63,315
Expert Level CAD Draftsman	£66,046

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 £43,564. And a CAD Draftsman earns an average annual salary of £55,816.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter II	London, UK	£38,123 £49,756
CAD Drafter I	London, UK	£34,003 £44,385
CAD Drafter, Entry	London, UK	£34,151 £44,579
CAD Designer I	London, UK	£33,991 £44,370
CAD Drafter, Experienced	London, UK	£37,947 £49,527

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