Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Newcastle upon Tyne earns a median of £37k a year ($47k gross). Newcastle upon Tyne has about 300,000 residents and is the 19th 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 Newcastle upon Tyne.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles near Newcastle upon Tyne
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Gross annual pay in GBP. Newcastle upon Tyne is 0.88× the United Kingdom median (-12%), which is £42k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £23k | £28k | £34k | $36k | |
| Mid-level | £30k | £37k | £45k | $47k | |
| Senior | £40k | £49k | £59k | $62k | |
| Lead | £48k | £59k | £72k | $75k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Newcastle upon Tyne.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Newcastle upon Tyne
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
Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Newcastle upon Tyne earns a median of £37k a year ($47k), with a p10 to p90 range of £30k to £45k. Junior pay starts near £28k, senior pay is £49k and leads reach £59k.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne?
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne pay compare with the rest of United Kingdom?
Newcastle upon Tyne ranks 16th of 20 United Kingdom cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is £42k, so Newcastle upon Tyne is below it. Against the US it is 48% below the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne starts at the higher of the city and national median.