Average Paramedics Salary in Torfaen / Torfaen
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Torfaen / Torfaen compares
The going rate for paramedicss in the Wales? £46,767 at the median in 2025. That compares to £50,294 nationally — a gap of 7.0% below. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £46,767 has an effective purchasing power closer to £51,963. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105, so paramedicss sit 50.4% more that benchmark.
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 Torfaen / Torfaen?
The median paramedics salary in the Wales (which includes Torfaen / Torfaen) 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 Torfaen / Torfaen 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 Torfaen / Torfaen compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Torfaen / Torfaen is £31,105. Paramedics in the Wales earn £46,767, which is 50.4% 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 Torfaen / Torfaen. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.