Authors, writers and translators Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Regional pay context
Median pay in South East is £2,736/month.
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
- 59% of Authors, writers work full-time · vs 62% nationally
- 62% are self-employed · vs 64% nationally
- 89% of employees have permanent contracts · vs 92% nationally
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
Male
£30,111
Mean annual pay
Male
£33,099
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Median | £30,111 |
| Mean | £33,099 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£32,117
Full-time (mean)
£34,495
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £32,117 |
| Mean | £34,495 |
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