What is the average salary for CAD?

The average salary for CAD is $89,872.00 – $149,129.00 per year, based on 13 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for CAD calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

CAD salaries

Average salary

$89.9–149.1K/ year

25th percentile

$65K

Median

$119.3K

75th percentile

$195.1K

Based on

13 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Mid-level	$65.5–106.8K	$85.7–129.4K	-20%
Senior	$107.4–181.6K	$113.3–170.4K	+2%

Top companies

Leidos

5 jobs

$78.7–142.2K

ICF

4 jobs

$109–185.2K

Top locations

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United States

7 jobs

$76.5–124.1K

Top titles

Electrical Engineering

520 jobs

$102.3–154.6K

Power Systems Engineer

322 jobs

$101.1–151.3K

Power Systems Engineering

192 jobs

$106.5–160K

Transmission Engineering

163 jobs

$101.5–153.6K

Substation Engineer

138 jobs

$100–148.7K

Grid Engineering

97 jobs

$92.2–140K

Related skills

Electrical Engineering

222 jobs

$94–140.8K

Power Systems Engineering

197 jobs

$101.1–151.5K

Substation Design

173 jobs

$98.6–147.8K

AutoCADD

170 jobs

$96.3–146.9K

NESC (National Electrical Safety Code)

161 jobs

$103.5–160.4K

Python

112 jobs

$100.3–150.6K

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for CAD?: The average salary for CAD is $89,872.00 – $149,129.00 per year, based on 13 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for CAD calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.