Average Paramedics Salary in Dumfries and Galloway
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Dumfries and Galloway compares
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). In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £59,371 stretches to roughly £64,324 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291, so paramedicss sit 102.7% more that benchmark.
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 Dumfries and Galloway?
The median paramedics salary in the Scotland (which includes Dumfries and Galloway) 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 Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291. Paramedics in the Scotland earn £59,371, which is 102.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for paramedicss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dumfries and Galloway. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.