Average Paramedics Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
The median pay for paramedicss in the Wales stood at £46,767 in 2025, placing them 7.0% below the UK-wide 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 Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £46,767 stretches to roughly £51,963 in real spending power. Compared to the Swansea / Abertawe average across all roles (£31,348), paramedicss take home 49.2% 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 Swansea / Abertawe?
The median paramedics salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) 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 Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Paramedics in the Wales earn £46,767, which is 49.2% 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 Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.