How much does writing work cost in the UK?
Most writing & translation jobs in the UK cost between £30 and £200. The median is £115.
Typical prices for writing & translation in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What you get for that
Copywriting, CVs, proofreading, translation.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| CV rewritten and formatted | £30 to £60 |
| Three blog posts, 700 words each | £90 to £160 |
| Website copy, five pages | £150 to £280 |
What changes the price for writing & translation
- Word count. Proofreading and translation are usually priced per 1,000 words. Copywriting is priced per piece or per page, because a short page can take as long to get right as a long one.
- Research and briefing. Copy written from a clear brief with your notes is quick. Copy that needs the writer to learn your product, interview you or study competitors takes much longer.
- Proofread or edit. A proofread fixes spelling, grammar and consistency. An edit rewrites sentences and restructures. Ask for the wrong one and the quote will not match the work.
- Language pair and certification. Common pairs such as French or Spanish into English cost less than rarer ones. A certified translation for an official body costs more again.
What is usually included
- The finished text in an editable file
- One round of revisions
- Basic formatting to your template
And what is usually not
- Further rounds of rewrites, unless agreed
- Images, design and uploading to your website
- Certification of a translation for official use, unless quoted
- Keyword research and SEO strategy
The one thing that saves the most money
Ask for copyright in the finished text to be assigned to you in writing. Under UK law a freelance writer owns the copyright in what they write unless it is assigned in writing, so a line in the agreement now saves an awkward question later.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified writing & translation taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a writing & translation taskBrowse writing & translation taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a £115 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | £134.95 | £115 |
| Tasker receives | £87.40 | £111.46 |
| Platform fees | £47.55 | £3.54 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does writing work cost in the UK?
£30 to £200 for most jobs, with a median of £115. Typical prices for writing & translation in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What makes writing work more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.