Average Paramedics Salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compares
In 2025, paramedicss working in the Wales took home a median salary of £46,767 — that's 7.0% below the national average of £50,294. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £46,767 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £51,963. The all-jobs average in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. By comparison, paramedicss earn 54.0% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £46,767 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,963 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Paramedics salary in areas near Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Salary data is by ONS region. Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average paramedics salary in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr?
The median paramedics salary in the Wales (which includes Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) is £46,767 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compare to the UK average?
Paramedics in the Wales earn 7.0% 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 Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr is £30,377. Paramedics in the Wales earn £46,767, which is 54.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for paramedicss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.