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Technical Writer Salary in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Average Salary: GBP £26K

£19K

20% Low Band Avg

GBP £26K

Average

£33K

80% High Band Avg

Salaries based on experience level

GBP £19K - 30K

£26K/yr

Entry Level Experience

GBP £23K - 44K

£34K/yr

Mid Level Experience

GBP £31K - 58K

£44K/yr

Senior Level Experience

The Average Entry Level salary of Technical Writer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire is GBP £26K/yr, this salary increases 29% to £34K/yr when reach Mid Level Career.

From Mid to Senior Level the average salary increases 30% from £34K/yr to £44K/yr.

Salary Compared to United Kingdom National Average Salary

GBP £19K - 33K/yr

£26K/yr -12%

GBP £24K - 38K/yr

£30K/yr

Technical Writer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Salary
vs
Technical Writer in United Kingdom Salary

The Average Salary of Technical Writer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire is £26K/yr. This is -12% lower (£-3,993) compared to United Kingdom national average salary of £30K/yr.

Salary Compared to Cambridge City Average Salary

GBP £19K - 33K/yr

26K/yr -19%

GBP £26K - 41K/yr

33K/yr

Technical Writer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Salary
vs
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire City Average Salary

The Average Salary of Technical Writer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire is -19% lower (-6,619) than the average salary for the city of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire £33K/yr.

Technical Writer job description

Job Title: Technical Writer

Overview/Summary of the role:

A Technical Writer is responsible for creating and maintaining documentation that clearly and accurately describes technical features, products, or processes for a variety of audiences. They are responsible for ensuring that technical documentation is well-written, organized, and structured to make it easy to understand by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Write user manuals, online help documents, training guides, and other technical documentation for a wide range of software, hardware, and other products.

- Collaborate with technical and non-technical subject matter experts to gather information about products, processes, and procedures.

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Technical Writer interview questions

Interviewer: Good morning/afternoon. Thank you for coming in today. Can you please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background?

Candidate: Good morning/afternoon. Thank you for having me. My name is (insert name) and I have (insert number of years) of experience as a Technical Writer. I have a Bachelor's Degree in (insert relevant field) from (insert university.)

Interviewer: Can you describe a particularly complex technical project you have worked on and your role in it?

Candidate: Sure. The project involved developing a user manual for a medical device. There were many technical aspects that needed to be simplified for the end user to ensure user safety. My role was to work with the engineers and the software developers to understand the device and create clear, concise instructions for end users.

Interviewer: How do you ensure that your documentation is clear and easy to understand for non-technical users?

Candidate: I use my communication skills to break down complex technical concepts into layman's terms. I also incorporate visuals, such as diagrams and screenshots, to help explain technical concepts.

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