Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Bilbao, Spain
Mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s in Bilbao earn about €28k gross a year ($30k), with most offers between €23k and €34k. Bilbao has about 347,000 residents and is the 11th largest of the 13 Spain cities we list. No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based here today; Spain has 1, and remote roles can be done from Bilbao.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles near Bilbao
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Bilbao today, so these are the nearest in Spain, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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"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 Bilbao
Gross annual pay in EUR. Bilbao is 0.88× the Spain median (-12%), which is €32k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €18k | €22k | €26k | $23k | |
| Mid-level | €23k | €28k | €34k | $30k | |
| Senior | €30k | €37k | €45k | $40k | |
| Lead | €37k | €45k | €55k | $49k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Bilbao.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Bilbao
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
Bilbao is on Europe/Madrid. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Bilbao: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Bilbao?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Bilbao earns a median of €28k a year ($30k), with a p10 to p90 range of €23k to €34k. Junior pay starts near €22k, senior pay is €37k and leads reach €45k.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Bilbao?
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Bilbao today, but Spain has 1 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 Bilbao pay compare with the rest of Spain?
Bilbao ranks 5th of 13 Spain cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €32k, so Bilbao is below it. Against the US it is 67% below the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Bilbao 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 Bilbao?
Bilbao is on Europe/Madrid. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao starts at the higher of the city and national median.