Authors, Writers and Translators
£37,543
Average salary
33 hours
Average weekly hours
3.68%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Authors, writers and translators
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3412
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.
Common tasks include:
- determines subject matter and researches as necessary by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, observing etc.
- generates and develops creative ideas for literary material
- selects material for publication, checks style, grammar and accuracy of content, arranges for any necessary revisions and checks proof copies before printing
- negotiates contracts with freelance agents and with buyer on behalf of writer
- writes instruction manuals and user guides, technical reports, catalogues and indexes, prepares sales literature and writes technical articles for trade journals
- converts documents or spoken statements from original or source language into another language
- provides communication support for the hard of hearing or the visually impaired
Qualifications
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.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Authors, writers and translators
Regional employment: Authors, writers and translators
Future employment: Authors, writers and translators
Top 12 industries: Authors, writers and translators
Alternative & related job titles: Authors, writers and translators
Copywriter Editor (books) Interpreter Technical author Translator Writer
Equality focus: Authors, writers and translators
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£33,371
Female average annual salary
£40,150
Male average annual salary
30
Female average weekly hours
35
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Authors, writers and translators
Workforce gender: Authors, writers and translators
Breakdown by region
£41,193
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£31,286
North East (England) - lowest annual average salary
38
London - Highest average weekly hours
23
North East (England) - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Authors, writers and translators
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Authors, writers and translators
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£11,993)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age