Authors, writers and translators roles in the UK earn a median of £33,305 per year, equivalent to £18.81 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 4.4% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £27,563 to £48,825 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£33,305
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£18.81
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+4.4%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£30,065 – £35,699
25th – 75th percentile
Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Authors, writers and translators roles. The dashed line marks the national median.
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Authors, writers and translators write, edit and evaluate literary material for publication excluding material for newspapers, magazines and other periodicals but including scripts and narrative for film, TV, radio and computer games and animations; and translate spoken and written statements into different languages.
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Postgraduate and professional qualifications are available and are required for some occupations.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.