As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Technical Writer II in the United Kingdom is £42,628, with an hourly rate of £20, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £38,487 to £49,123, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £38,487
50TH(Median)   £42,628
75TH   £49,123
Technical Writer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Technical Writer II Salary £38,487 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Technical Writer II Salary £42,628 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Technical Writer II Salary £49,123 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Technical Writer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Technical Writer II is about £42,628 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £20, a monthly salary of about £3,552, and a weekly pay of around £820. Click the switch button below to see more details about Technical Writer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Technical Writer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £39,600 - £42,010, while Intermediate make £39,785 - £42,195, Senior earn £41,392 - £44,276, Specialist earn £43,307 - £47,087, Expert can reach £43,597 - £47,378 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Technical Writer II £41,268
Intermediate Level Technical Writer II £41,392
Senior Level Technical Writer II £43,113
Specialist Level Technical Writer II £45,827
Expert Level Technical Writer II £46,021
£41,268 0 yr
£41,392 < 2 yrs
£43,113 2-4 yrs
£45,827 5-8 yrs
£46,021 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 3%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 8%
Expert Level 8%
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Skills to Boost a Technical Writer II Salary

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

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.
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 II field include Presentation (3%), and Logistics (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Presentation £43,907
Presentation
£43,907
3%
Logistics £43,481
Logistics
£43,481
2%
Presentation
1.52%
Logistics
1.46%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Technical Writer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £46,038 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £42,945, and Manchester pays around £40,861 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Technical Product Documentation Writer II makes less than a Technical Writer II. A Technical Product Documentation Writer II earns an average annual salary of £40,624. And a Technical Writer II earns an average annual salary of £42,628.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Technical Product Documentation Writer II
£33,068
£49,763
Technical Writer III
£38,960
£51,856
Technical Writer I
£24,226
£36,344
Technical Writer IV
£45,532
£60,302

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