Average Paramedics Salary in Dundee City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Dundee City compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical paramedics in the Scotland earned £59,371. Compared to the UK median of £50,294, that's 18.0% above. This is particularly notable in a role facing significant demand due to ambulance service pressures. 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 Dundee City is £31,542, so paramedicss sit 88.2% 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 Dundee City?
The median paramedics salary in the Scotland (which includes Dundee 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 Dundee 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 Dundee City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dundee City is £31,542. Paramedics in the Scotland earn £59,371, which is 88.2% 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 Dundee City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.