Average Paramedic Salary UK
The average Paramedic salary in UK is £34,876.69.
What does a Paramedic earn?
On average paramedics earn around £34,876.69 per year in the UK. Paramedics are healthcare professionals that help people in emergency situations. They are the senior members of a 2 person ambulance crew (supported by an emergency care technician) and are usually the first to arrive at the scene of an emergency to provide diagnostics and treatment.
To be a paramedic, you must first earn a paramedic science degree or have successfully completed an apprenticeship. As there is little demand for specialisms within this role, the next step from here would be in a senior or managerial position such as a senior paramedic officer, emergency services team leader or operational manager.
Average Salary: £34,876.69
Min: £22,672 Max: £49,733
Average Salary in UK: £34,876.69
Read about Paramedic salaries and related job and salary information across the UK
Salary by Region
Compare Paramedic salaries across different regions
Location |
Salary |
Paramedic
salary Scotland |
£30,498.30 |
Paramedic
salary Wales |
£39,660.42 |
Paramedic
salary Northern Ireland |
£37,076.92 |
Paramedic
salary East Midlands |
£34,168.49 |
Paramedic
salary Eastern |
£33,664.08 |
Paramedic
salary London |
£40,992.78 |
Paramedic
salary North East |
£35,121.43 |
Paramedic
salary North West |
£34,035.32 |
Paramedic
salary South East |
£33,127.35 |
Paramedic
salary South West |
£35,252.36 |
Paramedic
salary West Midlands |
£35,260.31 |
Paramedic
salary Yorkshire and the Humber |
£31,883.72 |
Average Paramedic salary
The average salary for Paramedic jobs is a valuable metric for employees, employers, and candidates. The salary information can be a helpful insight when advertising jobs, making a job search, applying for jobs and negotiating salary.
Newly qualified Paramedic basic salary
Newly qualified Paramedics should expect to start their career with a salary that is lower than the UK average earnings for the role. It can take several years working as a Paramedic to achieve the average UK salary.
Your initial per year salary may also be influenced by factors such as the region and city where you work, with London typically offering more than other major cities. Whether you work in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will also alter the job’s average gross and net earnings.
Fully qualified Paramedic salaries
Your experience level directly affects where in the salary range your earnings will fall. Senior salaries are usually achieved by those who become fully qualified in their field.
Paramedic career development
In the Healthcare industry, you might be rewarded for the number of years you have worked with the employer. However, promotions and higher pay per year cannot always be achieved by remaining in the same department or company.
Professional development and specialising in a specific area will warrant an appropriate salary increase. Still, you might need to consider setting up a job alert, making a job search, and moving to another company or department to maximise your earnings or find relevant opportunities for progression.
Paramedic take home pay
In the United Kingdom, your career decisions should not be solely focused on take-home pay. Your average total compensation may include benefits that offer more value than a paycheque.
For example, health insurance, a company vehicle, part or full-time remote working, company share schemes, higher paid annual holiday days, a short commute, and maternity and paternity leave are benefits that can contribute towards your living standards, work/life balance, and job satisfaction.
Increase your annual salary with a Paramedic pay rise
A pay rise can raise your earnings per year and should be compared against the Healthcare industry average salary pay rise. Comparing your salary rise against metrics such as inflation will tell you if you will be better or worse off during the following year. It would help if you also weighed up your pay increase against the nation's cost of living increase.
If you intend to negotiate a rise above the UK average salary, you will need facts, figures, and percentages to quantify your rise. Before negotiating better pay rates, you should prepare yourself for the discussion. Bring together all the evidence that adds weight to your case for a higher salary, including the average Paramedic wage, your qualifications, achievements, and recognition.
Get paid more than your job’s average base salary with further training
Further qualifications and training will help you increase your average earnings. Training options include job-relevant diplomas, A levels, and degrees. Completing a course on a specific topic, application, or equipment will also improve your earning potential.
Earn more per year with extra shifts
Working overtime is another option that will help you be paid more than an average salary for your job. If your personal circumstances and commitments allow, you could also work unsocial hours with an hourly pay rate higher than your standard hourly rate.