Average CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
The going rate for cad, drawing and architectural technicianss in the Yorkshire and The Humber? £42,218 at the median in 2025. That compares to £34,465 nationally — a gap of 22.5% above. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £42,218 stretches to roughly £46,650 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Leeds is £32,953. By comparison, cad, drawing and architectural technicianss earn 28.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £42,218 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £46,650 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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CAD, drawing and architectural technicians salary in areas near Leeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cad, drawing and architectural technicians salary in Leeds?
The median cad, drawing and architectural technicians salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £42,218 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cad, drawing and architectural technicians pay in Leeds compare to the UK average?
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 22.5% above the national median of £34,465. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cad, drawing and architectural technicians a well-paid job in Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. CAD, drawing and architectural technicians in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £42,218, which is 28.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cad, drawing and architectural technicianss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.