CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median cad, drawing and architectural technicians salary in the UK is £34,465 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £36,863, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £17.68.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £30,304 in East to £42,218 in Yorkshire and The Humber. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£34,465
Annual
UK Mean
£36,863
Annual
Hourly Rate
£17.68
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £42,218 | £40,683 | £46,650 |
| North East | £39,724 | £43,513 | £44,089 |
| South East | £39,290 | £39,529 | £38,072 |
| South West | £35,682 | £35,423 | £37,130 |
| East Midlands | £35,322 | £37,402 | £38,477 |
| Scotland | £33,117 | £34,889 | £35,880 |
| North West | £31,828 | £34,315 | £34,899 |
| East | £30,304 | £32,089 | £31,145 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cad, drawing and architectural technicians salary in the UK?
The median cad, drawing and architectural technicians salary in the UK is £34,465 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £36,863, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays cad, drawing and architectural technicians the most?
Yorkshire and The Humber pays the highest cad, drawing and architectural technicians salaries with a median of £42,218.
How does cad, drawing and architectural technicians pay vary by region?
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians salaries range from £30,304 in East to £42,218 in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Are cad, drawing and architectural technicians salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for cad, drawing and architectural technicians?
The median hourly rate for cad, drawing and architectural technicians in the UK is £17.68 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.