Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) vs Paramedics Salary

How do Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) and Paramedics salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Paramedics earns £17,417 more per year (55% higher)

Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

£31,752
per year (gross)
Take-home: £26,381
vs

Paramedics

£49,169
per year (gross)
Take-home: £38,921

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers (vehicles and metal goods)ParamedicsDifference
Median Annual£31,752£49,169-£17,417
Mean Annual£33,505£49,357-£15,852
Take-Home (Net)£26,381£38,921-£12,540
Monthly (Gross)£2,646£4,097-£1,451
Weekly (Gross)£611£946-£335
Hourly£15.27£23.64-£8.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers (vehicles and metal goods)Paramedics
10th (Entry)£20,862£30,677
25th£26,142£38,770
50th (Median)£31,752£49,169
75th£39,657£59,136
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) or a Paramedics?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) is £31,752, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £17,417 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) and a Paramedics?
The difference is £17,417 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) takes home approximately £26,381 per year, whilst a Paramedics takes home £38,921. The net difference is £12,540.
Should I become a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) or a Paramedics?
From a salary perspective, Paramedics offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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