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Average Paramedics Salary in Shetland Islands

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£59,371

+£9,077 (18.0% above) vs UK average

UK median: £50,294 · Hourly: £30.08

Scotland vs all UK regions

Yorkshire and The Humber£41,199Scotland£59,371Scotland£59,371

Mean annual: £58,429 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Shetland Islands compares

vs UK average for paramedicss +£9,077 (18.0% above)

vs Shetland Islands all-jobs average +£23,713 (66.5% above)

Looking at 2025 salary data, paramedicss in the Scotland were paid a median of £59,371. The national equivalent stands at £50,294, putting this region 18.0% above. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £59,371 has an effective purchasing power closer to £64,324. Compared to the Shetland Islands average across all roles (£35,658), paramedicss take home 66.5% more.

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 Shetland Islands?

The median paramedics salary in the Scotland (which includes Shetland Islands) 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 Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Shetland Islands is £35,658. Paramedics in the Scotland earn £59,371, which is 66.5% above the local average across all occupations.