As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III in the United Kingdom is £53,700, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £47,100 to £62,400, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £47,100
50TH(Median)   £53,700
75TH   £62,400
Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III Salary £47,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III Salary £53,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III Salary £62,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III is about £53,700 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,475, and a weekly pay of around £1,033. Click the switch button below to see more details about Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Computer-Aided Engineering Designer IIIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £47,987 - £52,025, while Intermediate make £48,578 - £52,518, Senior earn £49,957 - £53,700, Specialist earn £52,025 - £56,297, Expert can reach £54,349 - £59,413 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III £50,745
Intermediate Level Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III £51,237
Senior Level Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III £52,518
Specialist Level Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III £54,609
Expert Level Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III £57,596
£50,745 0 yr
£51,237 < 2 yrs
£52,518 2-4 yrs
£54,609 5-8 yrs
£57,596 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 4% salary raise, while strong Civil Engineering skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Packaging Design can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
Packaging Design
Creating graphics and physical containers of a product to protect it from damage and tampering.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III field include Analysis (4%), Civil Engineering (3%), Packaging Design (1%), Work Ethic (1%), and Consulting Services (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £55,848
Analysis
£55,848
4%
Civil Engineering £55,311
Civil Engineering
£55,311
3%
Packaging Design £54,237
Packaging Design
£54,237
1%
Work Ethic £54,237
Work Ethic
£54,237
1%
Consulting Services £54,237
Consulting Services
£54,237
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Civil Engineering
1.59%
Packaging Design
13.88%
Work Ethic
2.79%
Consulting Services
1.35%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £57,996 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £54,099, and Manchester pays around £51,474 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Computer-Aided Engineering Manager or Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Computer-Aided Engineering Manager makes less than a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III. A Computer-Aided Engineering Manager earns an average annual salary of £53,647. And a Computer-Aided Engineering Designer III earns an average annual salary of £53,700.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Computer-Aided Engineering Manager
£43,071
£69,067
Computer-Aided Engineering Director
£68,938
£124,738
Computer Aided Design Drafter I
£31,400
£40,988
Computer Aided Design Drafter II
£35,399
£46,201
Computer Operator III
£23,844
£36,201

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