Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics) Salary
Median salary £31,516 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
About this role
Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics) provide emergency and non-emergency patient transport, first aid and clinical support within ambulance services. They include emergency care assistants, ambulance technicians and patient transport staff who work alongside paramedics.
Key responsibilities
- Responding to emergency calls as part of ambulance crews
- Providing first aid and basic life support at scene
- Transporting patients safely to hospital and between healthcare settings
- Operating ambulance equipment and communication systems
- Maintaining ambulance vehicles, equipment and supply levels
Qualifications and entry routes
Emergency care assistants complete ambulance trust training programmes including IHCD or FutureQuals qualifications. Patient transport staff require patient handling and first aid training. C1 driving licence is required for emergency ambulance work.
Career outlook
Active recruitment across ambulance services. Provides a pathway into paramedic training through degree apprenticeship routes.
Key skills
Common industries
- NHS ambulance trusts
- Patient transport services
- Private ambulance providers
- Event medical services
- Hospital transfer services
Data coverage
Median Salary
£31,516
Mean Salary
£31,328
Jobs (000s)
21k
Data Years
11 years
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£24,967
0-2 years
Mid Level
£24,967
3-7 years
Senior
£37,613
8-15 years
Potential career growth: +51% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 0.1%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
All Employees
£31,516
Full-time Only
£33,465
Full-time premium: +£1,949
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