Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Cartagena, Colombia
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Cartagena earns a median of COP 130M a year ($33k gross). Cartagena has about 915,000 residents and is the 5th largest of the 5 Colombia cities we list. No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based here today; Colombia has 0, and remote roles can be done from Cartagena.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) openings we fill in Cartagena
The four levels PassRidge places in Cartagena. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior Technical Writer
Technical Writer
Senior Technical Writer
Lead Technical Writer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in Cartagena
Gross annual pay in COP. Cartagena is 0.90× the Colombia median (-10%), which is COP 150M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | COP 82M | COP 100M | COP 120M | $25k | |
| Mid-level | COP 110M | COP 130M | COP 160M | $33k | |
| Senior | COP 140M | COP 170M | COP 210M | $43k | |
| Lead | COP 170M | COP 210M | COP 260M | $52k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Cartagena.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Cartagena
Writes the test documentation, runbooks and API docs engineers actually use.
- Write test plans, runbooks and release notes
- Document APIs and keep examples runnable
- Edit specs for testability and clarity
- Maintain docs-as-code pipelines
- Interview engineers and QA to capture tacit knowledge
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Cartagena is on America/Bogota. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in other Colombia cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | COP 150M | Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs |
| Cali | COP 140M | Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs |
| Medellín | COP 130M | Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs |
| Barranquilla | COP 130M | Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs |
Other QA roles in Cartagena
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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Cartagena: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Cartagena?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Cartagena earns a median of COP 130M a year ($33k), with a p10 to p90 range of COP 110M to COP 160M. Junior pay starts near COP 100M, senior pay is COP 170M and leads reach COP 210M.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Cartagena?
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Cartagena today, but Colombia has 0 and Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Cartagena pay compare with the rest of Colombia?
Cartagena ranks 4th of 5 Colombia cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is COP 150M, so Cartagena is below it. Against the US it is 63% below the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Cartagena ask for?
Writes the test documentation, runbooks and API docs engineers actually use. Typical requirements: Technical writing, Docs-as-code, API documentation, Markdown and Git, Information design. The tools named most often are Jira, Postman.
Can a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) work with US or European teams from Cartagena?
Cartagena is on America/Bogota. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 80% of Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) job in Cartagena with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Cartagena starts at the higher of the city and national median.