Child and early years officers vs Paramedics Salary (2025)

How do Child and early years officers and Paramedics salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Paramedics earns £17,997 more per year (58% higher)

Child and early years officers

£31,172
per year
vs

Paramedics

£49,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChild and early years officersParamedicsDifference
Median Annual£31,172£49,169-£17,997
Mean Annual£31,120£49,357-£18,237
Monthly£2,598£4,097-£1,499
Weekly£599£946-£347
Hourly£14.99£23.64-£8.65

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChild and early years officersParamedics
10th (Entry)£17,553£30,677
25th£25,052£38,770
50th (Median)£31,172£49,169
75th£36,771£59,136
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Child and early years officers or a Paramedics?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Child and early years officers is £31,172, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £17,997 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Child and early years officers and a Paramedics?
The difference is £17,997 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Child and early years officers 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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