Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Manila, Philippines
Mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s in Manila earn about ₱880k gross a year ($15k), with most offers between ₱720k and ₱1.1M. Manila has about 1.6 million residents and is the 3rd largest of the 5 Philippines cities we list. No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based here today; Philippines has 0, and remote roles can be done from Manila.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) openings we fill in Manila
The four levels PassRidge places in Manila. 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 Manila
Gross annual pay in PHP. Manila is 1.06× the Philippines median (+6%), which is ₱830k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₱550k | ₱670k | ₱820k | $12k | |
| Mid-level | ₱720k | ₱880k | ₱1.1M | $15k | |
| Senior | ₱950k | ₱1.2M | ₱1.4M | $20k | |
| Lead | ₱1.1M | ₱1.4M | ₱1.7M | $25k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Manila.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Manila
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
Manila is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in other Philippines cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | ₱790k | Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs |
| Davao | ₱770k | Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs |
| Zamboanga | ₱740k | Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs |
| Cebu | ₱780k | Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs |
Other QA roles in Manila
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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Manila: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Manila?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Manila earns a median of ₱880k a year ($15k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₱720k to ₱1.1M. Junior pay starts near ₱670k, senior pay is ₱1.2M and leads reach ₱1.4M.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Manila?
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Manila today, but Philippines 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 Manila pay compare with the rest of Philippines?
Manila ranks 1st of 5 Philippines cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is ₱830k, so Manila is above it. Against the US it is 83% below the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Manila 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 Manila?
Manila is on Asia/Manila. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 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 Manila 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 Manila starts at the higher of the city and national median.