Paramedics vs Plant and Machine Operatives Salary (2025)

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

Paramedics earns £15,226 more per year (45% higher)

Paramedics

£49,169
per year
vs

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricParamedicsPlant and Machine OperativesDifference
Median Annual£49,169£33,943+£15,226
Mean Annual£49,357£36,343+£13,014
Monthly£4,097£2,829+£1,268
Weekly£946£653+£293
Hourly£23.64£16.32+£7.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileParamedicsPlant and Machine Operatives
10th (Entry)£30,677£24,081
25th£38,770£27,885
50th (Median)£49,169£33,943
75th£59,136£40,998
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Paramedics or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Paramedics is £49,169, whilst a Plant and Machine Operatives earns £33,943 — a difference of £15,226 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Paramedics and a Plant and Machine Operatives?
The difference is £15,226 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Paramedics or a Plant and Machine Operatives?
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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