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Average Paramedics Salary in Aberdeen City

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£59,371

+£9,077 (18.0% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,294 · Hourly: £30.08

Scotland vs all UK regions

Yorkshire and The Humber£41,199Scotland£59,371Scotland£59,371

Mean annual: £58,429 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Aberdeen City compares

vs UK average for paramedicss +£9,077 (18.0% above)

vs Aberdeen City all-jobs average +£23,888 (67.3% above)

If you're a paramedics in the Scotland, the typical salary in 2025 was £59,371. That's 18.0% above what paramedicss earn nationally (£50,294). The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £59,371 has an effective purchasing power closer to £64,324. Compared to the Aberdeen City average across all roles (£35,483), paramedicss take home 67.3% more.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £59,371 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £64,324 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average paramedics salary in Aberdeen City?

The median paramedics salary in the Scotland (which includes Aberdeen City) is £59,371 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does paramedics pay in Aberdeen City compare to the UK average?

Paramedics in the Scotland earn 18.0% above the national median of £50,294. This makes the Scotland one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is paramedics a well-paid job in Aberdeen City compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Aberdeen City is £35,483. Paramedics in the Scotland earn £59,371, which is 67.3% above the local average across all occupations.