Average Paramedics Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, paramedicss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £46,960. The national equivalent stands at £50,294, putting this region 6.6% below. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £46,960 stretches to roughly £51,322 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, paramedicss earn 40.7% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £46,960 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,322 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average paramedics salary in Birmingham?
The median paramedics salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £46,960 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 Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Paramedics in the West Midlands earn 6.6% below the national median of £50,294. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is paramedics a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Paramedics in the West Midlands earn £46,960, which is 40.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for paramedicss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.