Paramedics Salary
Median salary £50,294 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £50,000 after tax and National Insurance →
For paramedics, £53,818 is the typical (median) pay. That is well above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +38% versus the national average. Experienced paramedics (top 25%) earn over £58,546.
About this role
Paramedics provide emergency and urgent pre-hospital clinical care, responding to 999 calls and urgent referrals. They assess patients, deliver life-saving interventions, make autonomous clinical decisions and determine the most appropriate care pathway.
Key responsibilities
- Responding to emergency and urgent calls as part of ambulance crews
- Assessing patients using clinical examination and diagnostic tools
- Delivering emergency treatments including drug administration and airway management
- Making autonomous decisions about patient conveyance and referral
- Maintaining clinical records and handover information
Qualifications and entry routes
Requires a BSc in Paramedic Science approved by the HCPC, plus HCPC registration. Advanced and specialist roles require postgraduate qualifications. Driving qualifications including emergency response driving are required.
Career outlook
Strong demand with ambulance service workforce challenges. Expanding career pathways into advanced practice, primary care, urgent treatment centres and specialist roles.
Key skills
Common industries
- NHS ambulance trusts
- Air ambulance services
- Private ambulance services
- Primary care
- Event medical services
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Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£28,929
0-2 years
Mid Level
£39,111
3-7 years
Senior
£58,546
8-15 years
Potential career growth: ▲ +102% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 14.6%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
Full-time premium: +£3,524
Paramedics salary: common questions
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Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).