How much does a Technical Writer earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Technical Writer in Australia ranges from AUD 58,385 to AUD 79,244 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 695 job listings

Salary Guide

Technical Writer Salary in Australia

Based on 695 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$58,385 - $79,244

Median salary

$58,385 - $79,244

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$30K

25th percentile$38K

Median$58K

75th percentile$79K

90th percentile$91K

50% of professionals earn between $37,526 - $79,244 AUD

The median salary is $58,385

Top cities

Brisbane86 job openings

Sydney65 job openings

Melbourne57 job openings

Canberra48 job openings

Perth28 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney20 job openings

Top companies hiring

CSIRO3

Boeing RIV Site2

Coras2

Downer Professional Services1

Finxl1

Grant Thornton Australia1

Newmont Mining1

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Technical Writer

695 job openings

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The average salary for a Technical Writer in Australia is AUD 58,385 - AUD 79,244 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 68,815 per year, based on 695 active job listings.

The cities with the most Technical Writer job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth. Brisbane leads with 86 job openings.

Leading employers for Technical Writer roles in Australia include CSIRO, Boeing RIV Site, Coras, Downer Professional Services, Finxl.

Explore 695 Technical Writer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.