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CAD salary survey

This is our tenth anniversary year!

To gain insights into the priorities of CAD professionals in the UK, we conducted a survey of over 1,000 CAD staff.

To find out what matters most to CAD Designers, we asked 15 questions.

- Check my salary -

    In the UK the average salary is £35,250. The average age is 36.In the UK the average salary for a Junior CAD Technician is £23,655. The average age is 28.In the UK the average salary for a Intermediate Technician is £33,243. The average age is 35.In the UK the average salary for a Middle Management is £37,905. The average age is 41.In the UK the average salary for a Senior Management is £46,197. The average age is 41.In Ireland the average salary is £35,000. The average age is 38.In Ireland the average salary for a Junior CAD Technician is £27,500. The average age is 26.In Ireland the average salary for a Intermediate Technician is £32,500. The average age is 30.In Ireland the average salary for a Middle Management is £32,500. The average age is 48.In Ireland the average salary for a Senior Management is £47,500. The average age is 49.In London (Inside M25) the average salary is £37,606. The average age is 37.In London (Inside M25) the average salary for a Junior CAD Technician is 26,388. The average age is 32.In London (Inside M25) the average salary for a Intermediate Technician is £36,148. The average age is 34.In London (Inside M25) the average salary for a Middle Management is £43,614. The average age is 41.In London (Inside M25) the average salary for a Senior Management is £44,277. The average age is 39.In Midlands the average salary is £35,349. The average age is 37.In Midlands the average salary for a Junior CAD Technician is £21,500. The average age is 30.In Midlands the average salary for a Intermediate Technician is £32,071. The average age is 37.In Midlands the average salary for a Middle Management is £40,910. The average age is 38.In Midlands the average salary for a Senior Management is £46,916. The average age is 44.In North East the average salary is £34,770. The average age is 34.In North East the average salary for a Junior CAD Technician is £24,500. The average age is 27.In North East the average salary for a Intermediate Technician is £32,068. The average age is 35.In North East the average salary for a Middle Management is £35,681. The average age is 42.In North East the average salary for a Senior Management is £46,833. The average age is 33.In Wales the average salary is £28,652. The average age is 39.In Wales the average salary for a Junior CAD Technician is £22,556. The average age is 21.In Wales the average salary for a Intermediate Technician is £34,500. The average age is 41.In Wales the average salary for a Middle Management is £27,554. The average age is 54.In Wales the average salary for a Senior Management is £30,000. The average age is 39.In North West the average salary is £34,741. The average age is 32.In North West the average salary for a Junior CAD Technician is £21,437. The average age is 25.In North West the average salary for a Intermediate Technician is £30,635. The average age is 33.In North West the average salary for a Middle Management is £37,684. The average age is 35.In North West the average salary for a Senior Management is £49,208. The average age is 36.In Scotland the average salary is £36,916. The average age is 36.In Scotland the average salary for a Junior CAD Technician is £22,166. The average age is 28.In Scotland the average salary for a Intermediate Technician is £34,166. The average age is 34.In Scotland the average salary for a Middle Management is £35,833. The average age is 36.In Scotland the average salary for a Senior Management is £55,500. The average age is 44.In South East (Outside M25) the average salary is £36,963. The average age is 38.In South East (Outside M25) the average salary for a Junior CAD Technician is £25,227. The average age is 28.In South East (Outside M25) the average salary for a Intermediate Technician is £34,750. The average age is 37.In South East (Outside M25) the average salary for a Middle Management is £41,960. The average age is 39.In South East (Outside M25) the average salary for a Senior Management is £45,916. The average age is 47.In South West the average salary is £37,255. The average age is 37.In South West the average salary for a Junior CAD Technician is £21,625. The average age is 31.In South West the average salary for a Intermediate Technician is £32,357. The average age is 38.In South West the average salary for a Middle Management is £45,416. The average age is 38.In South West the average salary for a Senior Management is £49,625. The average age is 41.

    The average salary has increased by 3.3% from £34,124 in 2021 to £35,250 in 2022.

    Salary is still the most significant factor for candidates. 84% of CAD staff say it is a key motivator when considering a new role.

    - Payrise -

    With the cost of living increasing we asked, have you been offered a significant pay rise to counter the effects? A resounding 85% of respondents have not.

    2022 CAD Survey Pay Rise

    - Changing jobs -

    Although most respondents have not been offered a pay rise, only 43% of candidates felt this was enough of a reason to consider changing jobs.

    2022 CAD Survey Changing Jobs

    - Deciding factors -

    Why do candidates change jobs?

    We have compared the top five responses for the past three years and noticed salary has continued to be the leading factor. 

    It is still clear that flexible working continues to be an important consideration post Covid.

    General working environment and training opportunities are still important with over 50% of candidates listing them as deciding factors.

    - Job security -

    How secure do you feel in your current role? 

    - Job seniority -

    Which of the following best describes your current job level?

    - Software -

    Software preferences have seen some dramatic changes.

    There is still a continued reliance on AutoCAD but surprisingly, Revit has seen a 3% decrease over the past year.

    Interestingly, there has been a 6% move away from SolidWorks towards Autodesk Inventor.

    - Location -

    This year has seen a 6% rise in candidates living in “The North”. There has also been a 2% rise for candidates in the Midlands.

    We continue to see growth in Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle who all seem to be drawing candidates from the South.

    There has been a 6% drop in respondents from London.

    - Age -

    This year has seen a slight increase of candidates between 18 to 34 year olds.

    The increased feeling of job security, along with pay rises, should see this number continue to grow as the industry remains an excellent option for graduates and apprenticeships alike.

    - Job appreciation -

    2020 saw the biggest changes with candidate appreciation but things have remained consistent this year. There has been a 3% increase with candidates moving from ‘quite appreciated’ to ‘very appreciated’.

    - Stress at work -

    CAD staff continue to feel stressed at work with over 83% of respondents feeling workplace pressure.

     

    - Training -

    Have you been offered job related training for the CAD software you use?

    - Software -

    Do you think your work would be made easier using other CAD software options?

    - Reward -

    How rewarding is your current role?

    - Progression-

    How likely do you feel progression through management levels is?

    - How can CADagency help -

    Whether you are looking for a new role or have a vacancy to fill, we can help.

    Call us: 01245 790233

    Email: office@cadagency.co.uk

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