Paramedic Salary 2026/27
A Paramedic in England is paid on Band 5–6 (Agenda for Change). Below is the 2026/27 pay scale and what you could earn as you progress.
| Band | Step | Annual (2026/27) | Years to progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 5 | entry | £32,073 | 2 yrs |
| Band 5 | intermediate | £34,592 | 2 yrs |
| Band 5 | top | £39,043 | — |
Demand: High demand · +7.5% workforce YoY.
What you could earn next
Example trajectory: £32,073 now → £56,515
Yr 0
£32k
Yr 2
£35k
Yr 4
£49k
Yr 6
£52k
Yr 8
£57k
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Indicative — England 2026/27 Agenda for Change basic pay, excludes High Cost Area Supplements, unsocial-hours and overtime. Typical timings are national averages, not guarantees. Not financial advice. See data sources.