Average Paramedics Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
In practical terms, a paramedics in the Wales earned a median of £46,767 during 2025, which works out to 7.0% below the UK-wide median of £50,294. This is particularly notable in a role facing significant demand due to ambulance service pressures. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £46,767 has an effective purchasing power closer to £51,963. The all-jobs average in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. By comparison, paramedicss earn 39.2% 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median paramedics salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Paramedics in the Wales earn £46,767, which is 39.2% 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 Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.