Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Belfast, United Kingdom
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Belfast earns a median of £40k a year ($50k gross). Belfast has about 348,000 residents and is the 13th largest of the 20 United Kingdom cities we list. No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based here today; United Kingdom has 1, and remote roles can be done from Belfast.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles near Belfast
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Belfast today, so these are the nearest in United Kingdom, 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 Belfast
Gross annual pay in GBP. Belfast is 0.95× the United Kingdom median (-5%), which is £42k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £25k | £30k | £37k | $39k | |
| Mid-level | £33k | £40k | £48k | $50k | |
| Senior | £43k | £53k | £64k | $66k | |
| Lead | £52k | £64k | £78k | $80k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Belfast.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Belfast
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
Belfast is on Europe/London. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Belfast: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Belfast?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Belfast earns a median of £40k a year ($50k), with a p10 to p90 range of £33k to £48k. Junior pay starts near £30k, senior pay is £53k and leads reach £64k.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Belfast?
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Belfast today, but United Kingdom 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 Belfast pay compare with the rest of United Kingdom?
Belfast ranks 5th of 20 United Kingdom cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 0.95x the national median (-5%). The national mid-level median is £42k, so Belfast is below it. Against the US it is 44% below the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Belfast 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 Belfast?
Belfast is on Europe/London. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 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 Belfast 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 Belfast starts at the higher of the city and national median.