Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Manchester, United Kingdom
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Manchester earns a median of £40k a year gross ($51k), from £33k at p10 to £49k at p90. Manchester pays 0.96× the United Kingdom median and 43% below the US median of $90k. About 569,000 people live in Manchester.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in Manchester
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £31k, lead £64k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £25k | £31k | £38k | $39k | |
| Mid-level | £33k | £40k | £49k | $51k | |
| Senior | £44k | £53k | £65k | $67k | |
| Lead | £53k | £64k | £78k | $81k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£42k) times a 0.96 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Manchester
Employers in United Kingdom usually quote annual salary for permanent roles, day rates for contract roles.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Manchester: FAQ
What is the average Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Manchester?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Manchester is £40k a year ($51k). The p10 is £33k and the p90 is £49k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Manchester with a city factor of 0.96.
How much does a senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) make in Manchester?
A senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Manchester earns a median of £53k ($67k), with a range of £44k to £65k. Leads reach £64k and juniors start near £31k.
What is an entry-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Manchester?
A junior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Manchester earns about £31k a year ($39k), between £25k and £38k. Pay rises to £40k at mid-level.
Is Manchester a good-paying city for Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s in United Kingdom?
Manchester ranks 4th of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.96x the national median of £42k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Manchester?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £28k to £30k a year, or £2,400 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Manchester?
A £40k gross salary equals about £19 an hour on a 40-hour week (£3,300 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.