- Determine project material or equipment needs.
- Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
- Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction
Technical author | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Technical authors write documents and guides that explain how to use products and services.
Technical authors typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.
As a Technical author you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
Average salary |
32,913 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Technical author
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38,554 GBP
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26,797 GBP
Average salary for part-time Technical author
Average salary for full-time Technical author
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14,141 GBP
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13,218 GBP
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Salary over time for Technical author
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32,717 GBP
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33,273 GBP
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33,376 GBP
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33,902 GBP
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36,825 GBP
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35,624 GBP
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32,913 GBP
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38,247 GBP
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34,819 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Technical author. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Technical author interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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