Average Paramedics Salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compares
Worth noting that paramedicss in the Wales earned £46,767 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £50,294 — a difference of 7.0%. This is particularly notable in a role facing significant demand due to ambulance service pressures. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £46,767 stretches to roughly £51,963 in real spending power. Compared to the Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful average across all roles (£27,843), paramedicss take home 68.0% more.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average paramedics salary in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful?
The median paramedics salary in the Wales (which includes Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful) 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful is £27,843. Paramedics in the Wales earn £46,767, which is 68.0% 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 Merthyr Tydfil / Merthyr Tudful. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.