Authors, Writers and Translators
£35,457
Average salary
33 hours
Average weekly hours
3.13%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Authors, writers and translators
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3412
Job holders in this unit group 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.
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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
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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
£30,243
Female average annual salary
£42,236
Male average annual salary
33
Female average weekly hours
33
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Authors, writers and translators
Workforce gender: Authors, writers and translators
Breakdown by region
£39,629
London - highest annual average salary
£28,157
Yorkshire and the Humber - lowest annual average salary
40
North East (England) - Highest average weekly hours
27
East of 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 (£17,207)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age
8.93%
Unemployment rate for under 25s
2.65%
Unemployment rate for 25s and over