How Much Does a Technical Writing/Documentation Manager Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Technical Writing/Documentation Manager in the United Kingdom is £65,100, with an hourly rate of £31, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £58,000 to £75,100, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £58,000

50TH(Median) £65,100

75TH £75,100

Technical Writing/Documentation Manager Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Technical Writing/Documentation Manager Salary	£58,000	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Technical Writing/Documentation Manager Salary	£65,100	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Technical Writing/Documentation Manager Salary	£75,100	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Technical Writing/Documentation Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£58,000

Average £65,100/year

£75,100

£4,833

Average £5,425/month

£6,258

£1,115

Average £1,252/week

£1,444

£28

Average £31/hour

£36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£75,100	£6,258	£1,444	£36
Average	£65,100	£5,425	£1,252	£31
25th Percentile	£58,000	£4,833	£1,115	£28

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Technical Writing/Documentation Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Technical Writing/Documentation Manager is about £65,100 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £31, a monthly salary of about £5,425, and a weekly pay of around £1,252. Click the switch button below to see more details about Technical Writing/Documentation Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Technical Writing/Documentation Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Technical Writing/Documentation Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £59,590 - £63,828, while Intermediate make £59,907 - £64,040, Senior earn £60,755 - £64,888, Specialist earn £61,603 - £65,846, Expert can reach £63,299 - £68,085 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Technical Writing/Documentation Manager	£62,451
Intermediate Level Technical Writing/Documentation Manager	£62,769
Senior Level Technical Writing/Documentation Manager	£63,510
Specialist Level Technical Writing/Documentation Manager	£64,358
Expert Level Technical Writing/Documentation Manager	£66,145

Entry Level	4%
Intermediate Level	4%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	1%
Expert Level	2%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Technical Writing/Documentation Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Technical Writing/Documentation Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Collaboration can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Atlassian skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Docker can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

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Collaboration

Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.

Atlassian

Docker

Building, running, and managing containers to deliver software quickly on various platforms.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Technical Writing/Documentation Manager field include Collaboration (3%), Atlassian (2%), Docker (2%), Linux (2%), and Agile (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Collaboration	£67,053	Collaboration £67,053	3%
Atlassian	£66,402	Atlassian £66,402	2%
Docker	£66,402	Docker £66,402	2%
Linux	£66,402	Linux £66,402	2%
Agile	£65,751	Agile £65,751	1%

Collaboration

4.03%

Atlassian

2.21%

Docker

16.24%

Linux

1.90%

Agile

8.01%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Technical Writing/Documentation Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Technical Writing/Documentation Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £70,308 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £65,584, and Manchester pays around £62,402 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Technical Writing Manager or Technical Writing/Documentation Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Technical Writing Manager makes more than a Technical Writing/Documentation Manager. A Technical Writing Manager earns an average annual salary of £68,643. And a Technical Writing/Documentation Manager earns an average annual salary of £65,100.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Technical Writing Manager	£57,446 £75,157
Technical Training Manager	£53,116 £74,754
Technical Recruiter	£34,524 £46,527
Technical Trainer	£27,972 £56,922
Manager of Technical Training	£53,266 £74,965

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