Paramedics vs Specialist nurses: Salary Compared
A Paramedics earns more — a median £53,818 vs £45,140 for a Specialist nurses. That is £8,678 more per year (19%). Real ONS ASHE figures, April 2025.
Quick answer
In the UK, a Paramedics is paid more than a Specialist nurses: median gross pay of £53,818 versus £45,140 — a £8,678 (19%) gap. Source: ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
Pay compared, side by side
Gross annual pay for full-time UK employees, ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
| Measure | Paramedics | Specialist nurses |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £37,665 | £31,764 |
| 25th percentile | £45,499 | £39,340 |
| Median | £53,818 | £45,140 |
| 75th percentile | £60,860 | £52,644 |
| 90th percentile | — | — |
SOC 2020 codes: Paramedics = 2255; Specialist nurses = 2233.
Regional pay gap
The pay gap is widest in Scotland, where a Paramedics earns a median £61,355 versus £39,698 for a Specialist nurses — a £21,657 difference. Regional medians are published by ONS where the sample is large enough.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Paramedics or a Specialist nurses earn more in the UK?
- A Paramedics earns more. The median UK gross annual pay is £53,818 for a Paramedics versus £45,140 for a Specialist nurses — a difference of £8,678 (19% more). Source: ONS ASHE, April 2025.
- What is the typical salary range for a Paramedics?
- Most Paramedics earn between £45,499–£60,860 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £53,818. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- What is the typical salary range for a Specialist nurses?
- Most Specialist nurses earn between £39,340–£52,644 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £45,140. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- Where do these pay figures come from?
- From the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3) — gross annual pay for full-time employees by 4-digit SOC 2020 occupation, published under the Open Government Licence. These are medians, not guarantees: individual pay varies by employer, region and experience.
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Data: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3. Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are medians for full-time employees and do not guarantee individual pay. A Gera Systems product.