Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Swansea, United Kingdom
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Swansea earns a median of £37k a year ($47k gross). Swansea has about 300,000 residents and is the 18th 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 Swansea.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles near Swansea
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Swansea 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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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in Swansea
Gross annual pay in GBP. Swansea 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 Swansea.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Swansea
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
Swansea 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 Swansea: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Swansea?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Swansea 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 Swansea?
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Swansea 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 Swansea pay compare with the rest of United Kingdom?
Swansea ranks 20th 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 Swansea is below it. Against the US it is 48% below the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Swansea 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 Swansea?
Swansea 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 Swansea 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 Swansea starts at the higher of the city and national median.