Painters and decorators vs Paramedics Salary (2025)

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

Paramedics earns £16,556 more per year (51% higher)

Painters and decorators

£32,613
per year
vs

Paramedics

£49,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPainters and decoratorsParamedicsDifference
Median Annual£32,613£49,169-£16,556
Mean Annual£32,952£49,357-£16,405
Monthly£2,718£4,097-£1,379
Weekly£627£946-£319
Hourly£15.68£23.64-£7.96

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePainters and decoratorsParamedics
10th (Entry)£15,388£30,677
25th£25,563£38,770
50th (Median)£32,613£49,169
75th£39,688£59,136
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Painters and decorators or a Paramedics?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Painters and decorators is £32,613, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £16,556 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Painters and decorators and a Paramedics?
The difference is £16,556 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Painters and decorators 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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