Average Authors, writers and translators Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, authors, writers and translatorss in the London were paid a median of £39,872. The national equivalent stands at £36,865, putting this region 8.2% above. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £39,872 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £34,254. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so authors, writers and translatorss sit 40.5% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £39,872 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,254 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Authors, writers and translators salary in areas near City of London
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average authors, writers and translators salary in City of London?
The median authors, writers and translators salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £39,872 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does authors, writers and translators pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Authors, writers and translators in the London earn 8.2% above the national median of £36,865. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is authors, writers and translators a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Authors, writers and translators in the London earn £39,872, which is 40.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for authors, writers and translatorss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.