Food, drink and tobacco process operatives vs Paramedics Salary (2025)

How do Food, drink and tobacco process operatives and Paramedics salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Paramedics earns £20,522 more per year (72% higher)
vs

Paramedics

£49,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricFood, drink and tobacco process operativesParamedicsDifference
Median Annual£28,647£49,169-£20,522
Mean Annual£29,602£49,357-£19,755
Monthly£2,387£4,097-£1,710
Weekly£551£946-£395
Hourly£13.77£23.64-£9.87

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFood, drink and tobacco process operativesParamedics
10th (Entry)£18,174£30,677
25th£24,514£38,770
50th (Median)£28,647£49,169
75th£34,736£59,136
90th (Senior)£42,506£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives or a Paramedics?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives is £28,647, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £20,522 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives and a Paramedics?
The difference is £20,522 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Food, drink and tobacco process operatives 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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