Paramedics vs Pharmaceutical technicians Salary (2025)

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

Paramedics earns £19,985 more per year (68% higher)

Paramedics

£49,169
per year
vs

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricParamedicsPharmaceutical techniciansDifference
Median Annual£49,169£29,184+£19,985
Mean Annual£49,357£29,236+£20,121
Monthly£4,097£2,432+£1,665
Weekly£946£561+£385
Hourly£23.64£14.03+£9.61

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileParamedicsPharmaceutical technicians
10th (Entry)£30,677£17,402
25th£38,770£23,695
50th (Median)£49,169£29,184
75th£59,136£34,919
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Paramedics or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Paramedics is £49,169, whilst a Pharmaceutical technicians earns £29,184 — a difference of £19,985 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Paramedics and a Pharmaceutical technicians?
The difference is £19,985 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Paramedics or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
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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