Fire service officers (watch manager and below) vs Paramedics Salary

How do Fire service officers (watch manager and below) and Paramedics salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Paramedics earns £9,230 more per year (23% higher)

Fire service officers (watch manager and below)

£39,939
per year (gross)
Take-home: £32,276
vs

Paramedics

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricFire service officers (watch manager and below)ParamedicsDifference
Median Annual£39,939£49,169-£9,230
Mean Annual£39,756£49,357-£9,601
Take-Home (Net)£32,276£38,921-£6,645
Monthly (Gross)£3,328£4,097-£769
Weekly (Gross)£768£946-£178
Hourly£19.20£23.64-£4.44

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFire service officers (watch manager and below)Paramedics
10th (Entry)£13,395£30,677
25th£32,059£38,770
50th (Median)£39,939£49,169
75th£48,267£59,136
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) or a Paramedics?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) is £39,939, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £9,230 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) and a Paramedics?
The difference is £9,230 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) takes home approximately £32,276 per year, whilst a Paramedics takes home £38,921. The net difference is £6,645.
Should I become a Fire service officers (watch manager and below) 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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