How Much Does a Technical Writer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Technical Writer I in the United Kingdom is £35,653, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,420 to £39,489, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £33,420

50TH(Median) £35,653

75TH £39,489

Technical Writer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Technical Writer I Salary	£33,420	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Technical Writer I Salary	£35,653	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Technical Writer I Salary	£39,489	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Technical Writer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£33,420

Average £35,653/year

£39,489

£2,785

Average £2,971/month

£3,291

£643

Average £686/week

£759

£16

Average £17/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£39,489	£3,291	£759	£19
Average	£35,653	£2,971	£686	£17
25th Percentile	£33,420	£2,785	£643	£16

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Technical Writer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Technical Writer I is about £35,653 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,971, and a weekly pay of around £686. Click the switch button below to see more details about Technical Writer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Technical Writer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Technical Writer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,653 - £36,054, while Intermediate make £34,920 - £36,512, Senior earn £35,420 - £37,371, Specialist earn £35,486 - £37,542, Expert can reach £35,586 - £37,657 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Technical Writer I	£35,486
Intermediate Level Technical Writer I	£35,768
Senior Level Technical Writer I	£36,626
Specialist Level Technical Writer I	£36,798
Expert Level Technical Writer I	£36,913

Entry Level	0%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	4%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Technical Writer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Technical Writer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,505 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,918, and Manchester pays around £34,175 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Technical Product Documentation Writer I or Technical Writer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Technical Product Documentation Writer I makes less than a Technical Writer I. A Technical Product Documentation Writer I earns an average annual salary of £31,211. And a Technical Writer I earns an average annual salary of £35,653.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Technical Product Documentation Writer I	£24,294 £36,446
Technical Writer II	£33,156 £49,896
Technical Writer III	£38,960 £51,856
Technical Writer IV	£45,532 £60,302

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