Typist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Typists use a computer to produce letters, reports and other documents.

  • Perform other clerical duties such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.  
  • Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.  
  • File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update and delete documents.  
  • Print and
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Typists typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Typist you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    22,616 GBP *
    per year
    14,000 GBP
    24,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Typist

    Big gender gap
    • 25,737 GBP
    • 20,339 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Typist
    Average salary for full-time Typist

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    • 11,754 GBP
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    Salary over time for Typist

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 20,776 GBP
    • 20,882 GBP
    • 22,148 GBP
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    Future outlook for Typists

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    1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    58% chance of automation in the future

    Typist - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Typist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 50% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 45% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
    • 3% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

    Some employers will prefer you to have a recognised qualification in administration. These courses are widely available and include:

    • Level 2 Award in Text Production
    • Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Business Administration
    • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Typist.
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
    Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Typist. Check that you know:
    1
    Customer relationship management CRM software Blackbaud CRM; Oracle Siebel CRM; Swiftpage Act!
    2
    Data base user interface and query software FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access
    3
    Electronic mail software IBM Notes
    4
    Office suite software Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office
    5
    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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    Things to highlight for your Typist interview

    Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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