Authors, writers and translators Salary in North West
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£38,893
Mean
£39,042
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £38,893 |
| Mean | £39,042 |
Pay by period
Weekly
£746
Mean £729
Hourly
£20.35
Mean £20.97
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £746 | £729 |
| Hourly | £20.35 | £20.97 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in North West is £2,493/month. Authors, writers and translators earn 30% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Information and communication sector are £1,318/week. Earnings grew +4.4% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 75% of Authors, writers work full-time · vs 62% nationally
- 51% are self-employed · vs 64% nationally
- 95% of employees have permanent contracts · vs 92% nationally
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£38,893
Male
£37,669
Mean annual pay
All employees
£39,042
Male
£39,535
| All employees | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £38,893 | £37,669 |
| Mean | £39,042 | £39,535 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£39,582
Full-time (mean)
£40,784
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £39,582 |
| Mean | £40,784 |
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