Nursing Professionals vs Paramedics Salary (2025)

How do Nursing Professionals and Paramedics salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Paramedics earns £11,015 more per year (29% higher)

Nursing Professionals

£38,154
per year
vs

Paramedics

£49,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNursing ProfessionalsParamedicsDifference
Median Annual£38,154£49,169-£11,015
Mean Annual£37,935£49,357-£11,422
Monthly£3,180£4,097-£917
Weekly£734£946-£212
Hourly£18.34£23.64-£5.30

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNursing ProfessionalsParamedics
10th (Entry)£15,863£30,677
25th£28,469£38,770
50th (Median)£38,154£49,169
75th£47,766£59,136
90th (Senior)£56,631£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Nursing Professionals or a Paramedics?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Nursing Professionals is £38,154, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £11,015 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Nursing Professionals and a Paramedics?
The difference is £11,015 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Nursing 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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