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.

Global Market Data
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

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
£35,486 0 yr
£35,768 < 2 yrs
£36,626 2-4 yrs
£36,798 5-8 yrs
£36,913 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 0%
Intermediate Level 0%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 4%
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Skills to Boost a Technical Writer I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Technical Writer I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Presentation can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong PowerPoint skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Logistics can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Presentation
Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
PowerPoint
A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
Logistics
In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Technical Writer I field include Presentation (3%), PowerPoint (2%), and Logistics (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Presentation £36,723
Presentation
£36,723
3%
PowerPoint £36,366
PowerPoint
£36,366
2%
Logistics £36,366
Logistics
£36,366
2%
Presentation
1.52%
PowerPoint
1.07%
Logistics
1.46%

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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