Technical Writer salary in United Kingdom

Based on 141 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£42,263 - £54,704

Median salary

£42,263 - £54,704

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£40k

25th percentile£40k

Median£42k

75th percentile£45k

90th percentile£45k

50% of professionals earn between £39,525 - £45,000 GBP

The median salary is £42,263

Top cities

London38 job openings

Cambridge16 job openings

Edinburgh6 job openings

Manchester5 job openings

Oxford4 job openings

Banbury4 job openings

Birmingham3 job openings

Brighton2 job openings

Ely2 job openings

Epping2 job openings

Lincoln2 job openings

Liverpool2 job openings

Reading2 job openings

Stevenage2 job openings

Wilmslow2 job openings

Dorchester2 job openings

Belfast1 job openings

Derby1 job openings

Forfar1 job openings

Top companies hiring

OnTarget Communications1

Siemens Digital Industries Software1

TBAT Innovation Ltd1

Unity South APAC (SEA, ANZ, IND Subcont.)1

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Technical Writer

141 job openings

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The average salary for a Technical Writer in United Kingdom is GBP 42,263 - GBP 54,704 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 48,484 per year, based on 141 active job listings.

The cities with the most Technical Writer job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Manchester, Oxford. London leads with 38 job openings.

Leading employers for Technical Writer roles in United Kingdom include Cognizant, OnTarget Communications, OptiRank, Prism Digital, Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Explore 141 Technical Writer job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.