As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Computer Aided Design Drafter I in the United Kingdom is £37,210, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,150 to £41,940, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £34,150
50TH(Median)   £37,210
75TH   £41,940
Computer Aided Design Drafter I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Computer Aided Design Drafter I Salary £34,150 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Computer Aided Design Drafter I Salary £37,210 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Computer Aided Design Drafter I Salary £41,940 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Computer Aided Design Drafter I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Computer Aided Design Drafter I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Computer Aided Design Drafter I is about £37,210 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,101, and a weekly pay of around £716. Click the switch button below to see more details about Computer Aided Design Drafter I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Computer Aided Design Drafter Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Computer Aided Design Drafter I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,840 - £37,704, while Intermediate make £36,205 - £38,269, Senior earn £36,890 - £39,328, Specialist earn £36,982 - £39,540, Expert can reach £37,119 - £39,681 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Computer Aided Design Drafter I £36,982
Intermediate Level Computer Aided Design Drafter I £37,351
Senior Level Computer Aided Design Drafter I £38,410
Specialist Level Computer Aided Design Drafter I £38,622
Expert Level Computer Aided Design Drafter I £38,763
£36,982 0 yr
£37,351 < 2 yrs
£38,410 2-4 yrs
£38,622 5-8 yrs
£38,763 > 8 yrs
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 Computer Aided Design Drafter I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Computer Aided Design Drafter I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,187 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,486, and Manchester pays around £35,668 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Computer Aided Design Drafter II or Computer Aided Design Drafter I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Computer Aided Design Drafter II makes more than a Computer Aided Design Drafter I. A Computer Aided Design Drafter II earns an average annual salary of £40,451. And a Computer Aided Design Drafter I earns an average annual salary of £37,210.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Computer Aided Design Drafter II
£35,399
£46,201
CAD Drafter I
£31,484
£41,097
CAD Drafter II
£35,299
£46,071
Computer-Aided Engineering Manager
£43,071
£69,067

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