Average CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The going rate for cad, drawing and architectural technicianss in the South East? £39,290 at the median in 2025. That compares to £34,465 nationally — a gap of 14.0% above. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £39,290 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,072. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so cad, drawing and architectural technicianss sit 16.0% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £39,290 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,072 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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CAD, drawing and architectural technicians salary in areas near Southampton UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Southampton UA is in the South East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cad, drawing and architectural technicians salary in Southampton UA?
The median cad, drawing and architectural technicians salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £39,290 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 Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians in the South East earn 14.0% above the national median of £34,465. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cad, drawing and architectural technicians a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. CAD, drawing and architectural technicians in the South East earn £39,290, which is 16.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cad, drawing and architectural technicianss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.