How Much Does a CAD Draftsman Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Draftsman in the United Kingdom is $76,650, with an hourly rate of $37, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $68,180 to $89,575, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $68,180

50TH(Median) $76,650

75TH $89,575

CAD Draftsman Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary	$68,180	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary	$76,650	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Draftsman Salary	$89,575	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

$68,180

Average $76,650/year

$89,575

$5,682

Average $6,388/month

$7,465

$1,311

Average $1,474/week

$1,723

$33

Average $37/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,575	$7,465	$1,723	$43
Average	$76,650	$6,388	$1,474	$37
25th Percentile	$68,180	$5,682	$1,311	$33

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 $76,650 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $37, a monthly salary of about $6,388, and a weekly pay of around $1,474. 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 $69,317 - $74,501, while Intermediate make $70,076 - $75,133, Senior earn $71,467 - $76,397, Specialist earn $76,018 - $83,016, Expert can reach $78,965 - $86,681 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CAD Draftsman	$72,857
Intermediate Level CAD Draftsman	$73,490
Senior Level CAD Draftsman	$74,754
Specialist Level CAD Draftsman	$80,508
Expert Level CAD Draftsman	$83,981

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 $82,782 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $77,220, and Manchester pays around $73,473 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 $55,394. And a CAD Draftsman earns an average annual salary of $76,650.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
CAD Drafter II	$48,475 $63,267
CAD Drafter I	$43,236 $56,438
CAD Drafter, Entry	$43,425 $56,684
CAD Designer I	$43,221 $56,418
CAD Drafter, Experienced	$48,252 $62,976

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