Average Paramedics Salary in City of Edinburgh
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How City of Edinburgh compares
A paramedics working in the Scotland could expect a median salary of £59,371 in 2025 — 18.0% above the national figure of £50,294. 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. The all-jobs average in City of Edinburgh is £38,345. By comparison, paramedicss earn 54.8% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. City of Edinburgh is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average paramedics salary in City of Edinburgh?
The median paramedics salary in the Scotland (which includes City of Edinburgh) 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 City of Edinburgh 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 City of Edinburgh compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of Edinburgh is £38,345. Paramedics in the Scotland earn £59,371, which is 54.8% 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 City of Edinburgh. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.