Authors, writers and translators Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£36,792
per year
Hourly Rate
£17.69
per hour
Mean Salary
£39,876
per year
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £36,792 |
| Monthly | £3,066 |
| Fortnightly | £1,415 |
| Weekly | £708 |
| Daily | £142 |
| Hourly | £17.69 |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Authors, writers and translators in the UK is £36,792, equating to £3,066 per month or £17.69 per hour.
Authors, writers and translators pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £36,792 is close to the overall median.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Authors, writers and translators salary in the UK?
The median Authors, writers and translators salary in the United Kingdom is £36,792 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Authors, writers and translators earn per hour?
A Authors, writers and translators earns approximately £17.69 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Authors, writers and translators?
A Authors, writers and translators earns approximately £3,066 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Authors, writers and translators a well-paid job in the UK?
Authors, writers and translators pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £36,792 is close to the overall median.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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