Paramedics vs Prison service officers (below principal officer) Salary (2025)

How do Paramedics and Prison service officers (below principal officer) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Paramedics earns £14,699 more per year (43% higher)

Paramedics

£49,169
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricParamedicsPrison service officers (below principal officer)Difference
Median Annual£49,169£34,470+£14,699
Mean Annual£49,357£36,850+£12,507
Monthly£4,097£2,873+£1,224
Weekly£946£663+£283
Hourly£23.64£16.57+£7.07
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Paramedics or a Prison service officers (below principal officer)?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Paramedics is £49,169, whilst a Prison service officers (below principal officer) earns £34,470 — a difference of £14,699 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Paramedics and a Prison service officers (below principal officer)?
The difference is £14,699 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Paramedics or a Prison service officers (below principal officer)?
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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