Paramedics Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median paramedics salary in the UK is £50,294 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £49,145, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £26.56.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £41,199 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £59,371 in Scotland. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£50,294
Annual
UK Mean
£49,145
Annual
Hourly Rate
£26.56
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £59,371 | £58,429 | £64,324 |
| London | £58,071 | £56,368 | £49,889 |
| East | £53,786 | £49,637 | £55,279 |
| West Midlands | £46,960 | £44,664 | £51,322 |
| Wales | £46,767 | £48,250 | £51,963 |
| South East | £46,309 | £46,522 | £44,873 |
| East Midlands | £41,649 | £46,619 | £45,369 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £41,199 | £42,292 | £45,524 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average paramedics salary in the UK?
The median paramedics salary in the UK is £50,294 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £49,145, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays paramedicss the most?
Scotland pays the highest paramedics salaries with a median of £59,371.
How does paramedics pay vary by region?
Paramedics salaries range from £41,199 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £59,371 in Scotland.
Are paramedics salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the hourly rate for a paramedics?
The median hourly rate for a paramedics in the UK is £26.56 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.