Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Cardiff, United Kingdom
Mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s in Cardiff earn about £38k gross a year ($48k), with most offers between £31k and £46k. Cardiff has about 372,000 residents and is the 10th 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 Cardiff.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles near Cardiff
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Cardiff 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 Cardiff
Gross annual pay in GBP. Cardiff is 0.90× the United Kingdom median (-10%), which is £42k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £24k | £29k | £35k | $37k | |
| Mid-level | £31k | £38k | £46k | $48k | |
| Senior | £41k | £50k | £61k | $63k | |
| Lead | £49k | £60k | £73k | $76k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Cardiff.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Cardiff
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
Cardiff 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 Cardiff: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Cardiff?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Cardiff earns a median of £38k a year ($48k), with a p10 to p90 range of £31k to £46k. Junior pay starts near £29k, senior pay is £50k and leads reach £60k.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Cardiff?
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Cardiff 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 Cardiff pay compare with the rest of United Kingdom?
Cardiff ranks 10th of 20 United Kingdom cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is £42k, so Cardiff is below it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff starts at the higher of the city and national median.