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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drafting Supervisor in the United Kingdom is $80,225, with an hourly rate of $39, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $68,877 to $90,500, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $68,877

50TH(Median) $80,225

75TH $90,500

Drafting Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Drafting Supervisor Salary	$68,877	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Drafting Supervisor Salary	$80,225	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Drafting Supervisor Salary	$90,500	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Drafting Supervisor Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

$68,877

Average $80,225/year

$90,500

$5,740

Average $6,685/month

$7,542

$1,325

Average $1,543/week

$1,740

$33

Average $39/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,500	$7,542	$1,740	$44
Average	$80,225	$6,685	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$68,877	$5,740	$1,325	$33

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Drafting Supervisor salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Drafting Supervisor is about $80,225 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $39, a monthly salary of about $6,685, and a weekly pay of around $1,543. Click the switch button below to see more details about Drafting Supervisor hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Drafting Supervisors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Drafting Supervisor's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $71,418 - $78,193, while Intermediate make $71,926 - $78,531, Senior earn $73,789 - $80,225, Specialist earn $78,193 - $84,059, Expert can reach $80,225 - $86,053 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Drafting Supervisor	$75,991
Intermediate Level Drafting Supervisor	$76,499
Senior Level Drafting Supervisor	$78,193
Specialist Level Drafting Supervisor	$82,065
Expert Level Drafting Supervisor	$84,059

Entry Level	5%
Intermediate Level	5%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	2%
Expert Level	5%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Drafting Supervisor Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Drafting Supervisor. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Project Management can lead to a 11% salary raise, while strong Computer Aided Design skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Electrical Wiring can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Project Management

Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.

Computer Aided Design

CAD (computer-aided design) is the use of computer-based software to aid in design processes. CAD software is frequently used by different types of engineers and designers.

Electrical Wiring

Connecting and repairing accessories for the distribution of electrical energy from the power source to various appliances and equipment.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Drafting Supervisor field include Project Management (11%), Computer Aided Design (2%), Electrical Wiring (2%), Microsoft Office (2%), and Product Development (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Project Management	£64,845	Project Management £64,845	11%
Computer Aided Design	£59,588	Computer Aided Design £59,588	2%
Electrical Wiring	£59,588	Electrical Wiring £59,588	2%
Microsoft Office	£59,588	Microsoft Office £59,588	2%
Product Development	£59,588	Product Development £59,588	2%

Project Management

0.22%

Computer Aided Design

2.81%

Electrical Wiring

5.98%

Microsoft Office

0.83%

Product Development

13.17%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Drafting Supervisor?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Drafting Supervisor are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $86,643 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $80,821, and Manchester pays around $76,900 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Design and Drafting Services Manager or Drafting Supervisor?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Design and Drafting Services Manager makes less than a Drafting Supervisor. A Design and Drafting Services Manager earns an average annual salary of $74,222. And a Drafting Supervisor earns an average annual salary of $80,225.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Design and Drafting Services Manager	$59,590 $95,556
Design and Drafting Services Director	$94,009 $170,100
IS Supervisor	$56,450 $80,341
Operations Supervisor	$71,854 $119,203
Warehouse Supervisor	$34,418 $59,286

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