CAD & BIM salary guides by role and country
270 pay guides, each with hourly and annual bands in local currency, how the market compares globally, and live openings. Figures are TaskBider estimates compiled in Q1 2026 from listings, direct offers and public marketplace data.
BIM Manager
BIM Managers own company-wide standards, templates, training and digital delivery across every project, not just one model.
BIM Coordinator
BIM Coordinators own model federation, clash resolution and information delivery on construction projects.
BIM Modeler
BIM Modelers produce discipline-specific Revit models — architecture, structure or MEP — from design intent.
CAD Drafter
CAD Drafters turn engineering sketches into precise 2D construction drawings, mostly in AutoCAD.
Structural Detailer
Structural Detailers produce shop drawings for steel, concrete and precast — often in Tekla or Revit.
MEP Modeler
MEP Modelers handle mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in Revit MEP for coordinated buildings.
Civil Designer
Civil Designers model corridors, grading, drainage and utilities in Civil 3D for infrastructure and site-development packages.
Mechanical Designer
Mechanical Designers build parts, assemblies and manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks or Inventor for fabrication.
3D Visualizer
3D Visualizers turn CAD and BIM models into photoreal stills and walkthroughs in 3ds Max, Lumion or Enscape.
Architectural Technician
Architectural Technicians produce the construction documentation set — plans, sections, details and schedules — in Revit or ArchiCAD.