Paramedics roles in the UK earn a median of £52,500 per year, equivalent to £25.73 per hour as of 2025. Pay decreased 3.0% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £44,000 in North East to £61,500 in Scotland. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £53,818/yr (2% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£52,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£25.73
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-3.0%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£43,000 – £60,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Paramedics across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| Scotland | £61,500 |
| London | £61,000 |
| East | £54,000 |
| East Midlands | £51,500 |
| South West | £51,500 |
| North West | £51,500 |
| South East | £47,500 |
| Wales | £47,500 |
| West Midlands | £47,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £44,500 |
| North East | £44,000 |
| UK | £52,500 |
Annual pay fell by -3.0% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Paramedics.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Paramedics in the UK is £52,500 per year (about £25.73 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Paramedics earn between £43,000 and £60,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Paramedics pay fell by -3.0% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Paramedics is in Scotland, at £61,500 per year.
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Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency situations and transport sick and injured people who require skilled treatment.
Entry is via a student paramedic position with an ambulance service trust or completion of an approved full-time university course in paramedical science. Qualification requirements for entry to university courses vary (GCSEs, A levels or equivalent). A full, manual driving licence (with appropriate classifications) is required. Paramedics working in the NHS must be registered with the Health Professions Council.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.