Paramedics vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

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

Paramedics earns £1,560 more per year (3% higher)

Paramedics

£49,169
per year
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricParamedicsPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£49,169£47,609+£1,560
Mean Annual£49,357£46,221+£3,136
Monthly£4,097£3,967+£130
Weekly£946£916+£30
Hourly£23.64£22.89+£0.75

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileParamedicsPharmacists
10th (Entry)£30,677£24,843
25th£38,770£33,040
50th (Median)£49,169£47,609
75th£59,136£57,247
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Paramedics or a Pharmacists?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Paramedics is £49,169, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £1,560 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Paramedics and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £1,560 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Paramedics or a Pharmacists?
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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