Paramedics vs Specialist nurses Salary (2025)

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

Paramedics earns £7,795 more per year (19% higher)

Paramedics

£49,169
per year
vs

Specialist nurses

£41,374
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricParamedicsSpecialist nursesDifference
Median Annual£49,169£41,374+£7,795
Mean Annual£49,357£41,118+£8,239
Monthly£4,097£3,448+£649
Weekly£946£796+£150
Hourly£23.64£19.89+£3.75

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileParamedicsSpecialist nurses
10th (Entry)£30,677£22,970
25th£38,770£32,686
50th (Median)£49,169£41,374
75th£59,136£49,195
90th (Senior)£0£56,751
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Paramedics or a Specialist nurses?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Paramedics is £49,169, whilst a Specialist nurses earns £41,374 — a difference of £7,795 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Paramedics and a Specialist nurses?
The difference is £7,795 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Paramedics or a Specialist nurses?
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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