Average Paramedics Salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median paramedics salary in the Wales reached £46,767, sitting 7.0% below the national median 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 Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £46,767 stretches to roughly £51,963 in real spending power. Compared to the Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf average across all roles (£28,454), paramedicss take home 64.4% 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf?
The median paramedics salary in the Wales (which includes Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf) 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf is £28,454. Paramedics in the Wales earn £46,767, which is 64.4% 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf / Rhondda Cynon Taf. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.