Paramedic salaries in the UK are included in the NHS Agenda for Change pay scales. The starting salary for a Paramedic is on band 5 which starts from £27,055 a year.
NHS Paramedic salaries increase subject to your progression through pay bands and the number of years you’ve worked as an NHS Paramedic.
Paramedic salaries outside the NHS in the private sector vary and aren’t subject to NHS pay bands.
| Pay Scale / Band | Salary |
|---|---|
| Band 5 | Band 5 |
| <2 years' experience | £27,055.00 |
| 2-4 years | £29,180.00 |
| 4+ years | £32,934.00 |
| Band 6 | Band 6 |
| <2 years' experience | £33,706.00 |
| 2-5 years | £35,572.00 |
| 5+ years | £40,588.00 |
| Band 7 | Band 7 |
| <2 years' experience | £41,659.00 |
| 2-5 years | £43,806.00 |
| 5+ years | £47,672.00 |
| Band 8a | Band 8a |
| < 5 years' experience | £48,526.00 |
| 5+ years | £54,619.00 |
| Band 8b | Band 8b |
| < 5 years' experience | £56,164.00 |
| 5+ years | £65,262.00 |
| Band 8c | Band 8c |
| < 5 years' experience | £67,064.00 |
| 5+ years | £77,274.00 |