Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics) Salary
Median salary £31,516 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
About this role
Ambulance staff excluding paramedics (2020 SOC) provide pre-hospital emergency care, patient transport and clinical support as part of ambulance service teams, working alongside paramedics and other clinicians.
Key responsibilities
- Providing emergency first aid and basic clinical interventions
- Driving ambulance vehicles under emergency and normal conditions
- Assisting paramedics with patient assessment and treatment
- Operating clinical and communication equipment
- Maintaining vehicles and equipment to operational standards
Qualifications and entry routes
Ambulance service entry programmes and FutureQuals/IHCD qualifications. C1 driving licence with emergency driving training. Patient handling and manual handling certification.
Career outlook
Ambulance services actively recruit. Emergency care assistant roles provide a foundation for paramedic degree apprenticeships.
Key skills
Common industries
- NHS ambulance trusts
- Private ambulance services
- Air ambulance (ground crew)
- Events medical
- Hospital transport
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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