Salary by Role

Paramedic Salary UK 2026

NHS paramedic salaries range from Band 5 to Band 8. Advanced paramedic rates and agency rates explained.

2026-06-22  ·  5 min read
£38,000
Median Salary
£30k–£55k
Typical Range
£30,000–£35,000
Entry / Newly Qualified
£45,000–£55,000
Senior / Specialist

NHS Salary by Band

BandRoleSalary
Band 5Newly Qualified£29,969–£36,483
Band 6Experienced Paramedic£37,338–£44,962
Band 7Advanced Paramedic£46,148–£52,809

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Frequently Asked Questions

Band 5 paramedics earn £30,000–£36,000. Band 6 earn £37,000–£45,000. Advanced paramedics earn £46,000–£53,000.

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Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; NHS Agenda for Change pay scales 2025/26