Paramedic salary in West Midlands (2025/26)
Official occupation: Paramedics
Full-time average annual pay in West Midlands
£46,960
2025 · moderate suppression
Median
£46,960
Mean
£44,664
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £46,960 |
| Mean | £44,664 |
Region-level range withheld by ONS — UK-wide, the middle half of paramedic earnings fall between £39,111–£58,546. See full methodology →
Understanding Paramedic pay in West Midlands
The typical paramedic in West Midlands earns a median salary of £46,960 in 2025/26 — 6.6% (£3,334) below the UK-wide median of £50,294. These figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), so they reflect actual reported pay rather than self-reported estimates or job-advert ranges.
Across the UK, West Midlands ranks 4th of 11 regions for paramedic pay. Regional medians run from £37,889 in North East up to £59,371 in Scotland, a spread of £21,482 (57%).
The mean (average) salary is lower, at £44,664, which points to a cluster of lower-paid roles dragging the average down — so the median is the better guide to typical pay here.
To see what £46,960 means after income tax and National Insurance, use the take-home pay calculator below — it also factors in student loan repayments.
Take-home pay estimate
Tax year 2025/26| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £3,913 | £46,960 |
| Income tax | £573 | £6,878 |
| National Insurance | £229 | £2,751 |
| Take-home pay | £3,111 | £37,331 |
Estimate only · 2025/26 HMRC rates · Standard tax code · No pension contribution · Not financial or tax advice
How paramedic pay varies by region
Scotland is the highest-paying region for paramedic at £59,371 — 18% above the UK median. North East is lowest at £37,889.
UK median £50,294
| Region | Median payUK median £50,294 | Median | Mean | vs UK median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £59,371 | £59,371 | £58,429 | +18% |
| London | £58,071 | £58,071 | £56,368 | +15% |
| East of England | £53,786 | £53,786 | £49,637 | +7% |
| West Midlands (current region) | £46,960 | £46,960 | £44,664 | -7% |
| Wales | £46,767 | £46,767 | £48,250 | -7% |
| South East | £46,309 | £46,309 | £46,522 | -8% |
| South West | £43,651 | £43,651 | £40,714 | -13% |
| North West | £42,357 | £42,357 | £40,033 | -16% |
| East Midlands | £41,649 | £41,649 | £46,619 | -17% |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £41,199 | £41,199 | £42,292 | -18% |
| North East | £37,889 | £37,889 | £39,745 | -25% |
| Region | Median | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland £59,371 | £59,371Mean £58,429 | +18% |
| London £58,071 | £58,071Mean £56,368 | +15% |
| East of England £53,786 | £53,786Mean £49,637 | +7% |
| West Midlands (current region) £46,960 | £46,960Mean £44,664 | -7% |
| Wales £46,767 | £46,767Mean £48,250 | -7% |
| South East £46,309 | £46,309Mean £46,522 | -8% |
| South West £43,651 | £43,651Mean £40,714 | -13% |
| North West £42,357 | £42,357Mean £40,033 | -16% |
| East Midlands £41,649 | £41,649Mean £46,619 | -17% |
| Yorkshire and the Humber £41,199 | £41,199Mean £42,292 | -18% |
| North East £37,889 | £37,889Mean £39,745 | -25% |
Sorted highest median to lowest. The vertical line marks the UK median (£50,294); ‘Vs UK median’ compares each region’s median to it. Suppressed values mean ONS withheld this figure because the sample was too small to publish.
How paramedic pay in West Midlands has changed over time
Median annual pay for paramedic in West Midlands by year, shown against the UK-wide median (Source: ONS ASHE). The shaded band is the UK-wide 25%–75% pay range — ONS does not publish pay range breakdowns at region level.
West Midlands median
UK median
▪ UK-wide 25%–75% range
Pre-2021 figures mapped from SOC 2010 via ONS concordance table
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a paramedic earn in West Midlands?
- The median annual paramedic salary in West Midlands is £46,960, according to ONS ASHE 2025 data.
- How does paramedic pay in West Midlands compare to the UK average?
- West Midlands paramedics earn a median of £46,960 per year — 6.6% below the UK median of £50,294 (ONS ASHE 2025).
- Which area of the UK pays paramedics the most?
- Scotland has the highest median paramedic salary at £59,371 per year (ONS ASHE 2025).
- Is West Midlands a well-paid location for paramedics?
- The West Midlands median of £46,960 is 6.6% lower than the UK-wide median of £50,294, making it a below-average location for this role (ONS ASHE 2025).
How the figures are sourced
Data sources: Official UK earnings data (2025 provisional)(opens in new tab)
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