What does a Drafter do?
Education--
Work/Life Balance
3.5 ★
Salary Range--
Career Opportunity
3.3 ★
Avg. Experience2-4 years
Drafter Salaries
Average Base Pay
£31,785 /yr
Same as national average
Not including cash compensation
£22K
Median: £32K
£45K
Glassdoor Estimated Salary
Drafter Career Path
Learn how to become a Drafter, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Average Years of Experience
0 - 1
36%
2 - 4
49%
5 - 7
6%
8+
9%
Not including years spent in education and/or training
Drafter Insights
Read what Drafter professionals have to say about their job experiences and view top companies for this career.

Draftsman11 Feb 2021
“It is great to have like minded people striving to do the best job possible.”

CAD Drafter25 May 2022
“The people here are so great to work with they are what make this job fun and exiting to work with.”

Graphics Technician I26 Sept 2020
“People are fun and friendly.”

CAD Drafter5 Nov 2021
“Flexible and nice people to work with.”
Tice Engineering
CAD Drafter26 Sept 2021
“Actually everyone who has worked with was super nice to me and I appreciated it.”

CAD Drafter14 Jun 2022
“Manager would make you stay at the same position and won’t give you any promotion opportunity.”

Draftsman1 Nov 2020
“good for career and personal growth”

Truss Designer10 Oct 2021
“The salary and I was remote”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of a Drafter
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- Cad Engineer
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