Paramedics Pay Data UK — 2024

Paramedics roles in the UK earn a median of £52,575 per year, equivalent to £25.08 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 10.5% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £40,605 to £77,825 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Paramedics roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Paramedics

Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency situations and transport sick and injured people who require skilled treatment.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• drives ambulance or accompanies driver to respond to calls for assistance at accidents, emergencies and other incidents
• assesses the nature of injuries, provides first aid treatment and ascertains appropriate method of conveying patient
• resuscitates and/or stabilises patient using relevant techniques, equipment and drugs
• transports and accompanies patients who either require or potentially require skilled treatment whilst travelling
• briefs other medical staff when handing over the patient, and completes patient report forms describing the patient’s condition and any treatment provided

Entry Routes and Qualifications

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.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.