Typists and related keyboard occupations Salary
Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.
For typists and related keyboard occupations, £27,170 is the typical (median) pay. That is well below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -30% versus the national average.
About this role
Typists and related keyboard occupations produce typed documents, transcripts and correspondence from handwritten notes, audio recordings and digital sources. They work across legal, medical, academic and general business settings requiring accurate document production.
Key responsibilities
- Typing documents, reports and correspondence from various sources
- Transcribing audio recordings into written text
- Formatting documents to required standards and templates
- Proofreading typed material for accuracy
- Managing workflows and meeting document production deadlines
Qualifications and entry routes
Fast and accurate typing skills are essential (typically 60+ wpm). RSA/OCR typing qualifications, audio typing skills and IT proficiency are standard requirements.
Career outlook
Speech recognition and AI transcription are reducing demand for general typing, but specialist transcription (legal, medical, verbatim) retains demand for accuracy.
Key skills
Common industries
- Legal services
- Healthcare
- Government
- Courts (verbatim reporters)
- Transcription services
Data coverage
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
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Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).