Health and social care associate professionals vs Paramedics Salary (2025)

How do Health and social care associate professionals and Paramedics salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Paramedics earns £21,712 more per year (79% higher)
vs

Paramedics

£49,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHealth and social care associate professionalsParamedicsDifference
Median Annual£27,457£49,169-£21,712
Mean Annual£27,274£49,357-£22,083
Monthly£2,288£4,097-£1,809
Weekly£528£946-£418
Hourly£13.20£23.64-£10.44

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHealth and social care associate professionalsParamedics
10th (Entry)£13,014£30,677
25th£20,517£38,770
50th (Median)£27,457£49,169
75th£33,677£59,136
90th (Senior)£40,366£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Health and social care associate professionals or a Paramedics?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Health and social care associate professionals is £27,457, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £21,712 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Health and social care associate professionals and a Paramedics?
The difference is £21,712 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Health and social care associate professionals 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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