Paramedics vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £3,731 more per year (8% higher)

Paramedics

£49,169
per year
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricParamedicsRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£49,169£52,900-£3,731
Mean Annual£49,357£56,897-£7,540
Monthly£4,097£4,408-£311
Weekly£946£1,017-£71
Hourly£23.64£25.43-£1.79

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileParamedicsRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£30,677£31,605
25th£38,770£43,810
50th (Median)£49,169£52,900
75th£59,136£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Paramedics or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a Paramedics is £49,169, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £3,731 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Paramedics and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £3,731 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Paramedics or a Rail transport operatives?
From a salary perspective, Rail transport operatives 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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