Typist
25AI USED FOR25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£18,000 - £22,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM GENERAL STUDIES →
Typist
Typists play a vital role in today’s fast-paced office environments, ensuring that documents, reports, and communications are accurately transcribed and formatted. Their skills are essential for maintaining clarity and professionalism in written communication, which is crucial for businesses across the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior TypistAs a Junior Typist, you will assist in transcribing documents and managing files, gaining valuable experience in a professional environment.£18,000 - £22,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level TypistIn this role, you will take on more complex transcription tasks and collaborate with various departments to produce high-quality documents.£22,000 - £30,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior TypistAs a Senior Typist, you will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure that all documentation meets the highest standards of quality.£35,000+
Apprenticeship listings for this career → (June 2026 snapshot; check closing dates on the official service)
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Computing and IT and a second subjectThe Open University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£36,000 median
🎓Politics And International RelationsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓English Literature And Creative WritingWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,000 median
🎓English Literature And MediaWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,000 median
🎓European Studies with GermanThe University of Essex · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
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Computing and IT and a second subjectThe Open University · DegreePolitics And International RelationsWest Herts College · DegreeEnglish Literature And Creative WritingWest Herts College · DegreeEnglish Literature And MediaWest Herts College · DegreeEnglish LiteratureWest Herts College · DegreeEuropean Studies with GermanThe University of Essex · Degree