What is the average salary for CAD?

The average salary for CAD is $96,744.00 – $168,338.00 per year, based on 7 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

$96.7–168.3K/ year

25th percentile

$81.8K

Median

$151.5K

75th percentile

$199K

Based on

7 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Senior	$110.6–192.7K	$109.7–168.4K	+9%

Top companies

ICF

3 jobs

$112.4–191.1K

Leidos

3 jobs

$91.7–165.7K

Top locations

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United States

3 jobs

$77.4–136.7K

Top titles

Electrical Engineering

178 jobs

$99.2–152.4K

Power Systems Engineering

146 jobs

$104.8–156.3K

Substation Engineering

70 jobs

$102.5–151.4K

Protection and Control Engineering

45 jobs

$102.2–153.3K

Transmission Engineering

43 jobs

$94.2–150.7K

Power Delivery

29 jobs

$98.6–166.2K

Related skills

Electrical Engineering

77 jobs

$97–148.5K

Power Systems Engineering

64 jobs

$103.5–156.5K

AutoCADD

61 jobs

$98.4–153.5K

NESC (National Electrical Safety Code)

60 jobs

$95.8–156.2K

Substation Design

59 jobs

$102.1–152.4K

Relay Settings

46 jobs

$109.7–162.6K

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for CAD?: The average salary for CAD is $96,744.00 – $168,338.00 per year, based on 7 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.