Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Reading, United Kingdom
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Reading earns a median of £37k a year gross ($47k), from £30k at p10 to £45k at p90. Reading pays 0.88× the United Kingdom median and 48% below the US median of $90k. About 318,000 people live in Reading.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in Reading
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £28k, lead £59k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| 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: the United Kingdom median (£42k) times a 0.88 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Reading
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.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay in other United Kingdom cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1.18× | £40k | £49k | £60k |
| Edinburgh | 1.00× | £34k | £42k | £51k |
| Birmingham | 0.97× | £33k | £41k | £49k |
| Manchester | 0.96× | £33k | £40k | £49k |
| Belfast | 0.95× | £33k | £40k | £48k |
| Glasgow | 0.95× | £33k | £40k | £48k |
| Leeds | 0.94× | £32k | £39k | £48k |
| Bristol | 0.93× | £32k | £39k | £47k |
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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Reading: FAQ
What is the average Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Reading?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Reading is £37k a year ($47k). The p10 is £30k and the p90 is £45k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Reading with a city factor of 0.88.
How much does a senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) make in Reading?
A senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Reading earns a median of £49k ($62k), with a range of £40k to £59k. Leads reach £59k and juniors start near £28k.
What is an entry-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Reading?
A junior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Reading earns about £28k a year ($36k), between £23k and £34k. Pay rises to £37k at mid-level.
Is Reading a good-paying city for Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s in United Kingdom?
Reading ranks 18th of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.88x the national median of £42k. It pays close to or below the national median.
What is the take-home pay for a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Reading?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £26k to £28k a year, or £2,200 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Reading?
A £37k gross salary equals about £18 an hour on a 40-hour week (£3,100 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.