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Average Paramedics Salary in Newport / Casnewydd

ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Wales region

£46,767

-£3,527 (7.0% below) vs UK average

UK median: £50,294 · Hourly: £24.77

Wales vs all UK regions

Yorkshire and The Humber£41,199Wales£46,767Scotland£59,371

Mean annual: £48,250 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Newport / Casnewydd compares

vs UK average for paramedicss -£3,527 (7.0% below)

vs Newport / Casnewydd all-jobs average +£14,427 (44.6% above)

Looking at 2025 salary data, paramedicss in the Wales were paid a median of £46,767. The national equivalent stands at £50,294, putting this region 7.0% below. 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 Newport / Casnewydd average across all roles (£32,340), paramedicss take home 44.6% 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 Newport / Casnewydd?

The median paramedics salary in the Wales (which includes Newport / Casnewydd) 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 Newport / Casnewydd 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 Newport / Casnewydd compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Newport / Casnewydd is £32,340. Paramedics in the Wales earn £46,767, which is 44.6% above the local average across all occupations.