Healthcare & Medical

Paramedic Salary in Australia

Paramedics provide emergency pre-hospital care. Most are employed by state ambulance services in Australia. Seek also lists paramedic roles in event medicine, mining site medical, and private retrieval services which typically pay above the public service EBA rates.

AU Typical Range

$65k$105k

AU Median

$82k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $60k$95k

Salary by experience level

Paramedic (P1/P2)

AU$65k – $82k
NZNZD $60k – $76k

Senior Paramedic

AU$82k – $100k
NZNZD $76k – $92k

Extended Care / HEMS

AU$100k – $130k
NZNZD $92k – $118k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $82k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$63,243

Monthly

$5,270

Fortnightly

$2,432

Common employers on Seek

NSW AmbulanceAmbulance VictoriaQASSAASMedivacRemote Area Health Corps

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Paramedic salary in Australia?

The average Paramedic salary in Australia is around $82k per year, with a typical Seek range of $65k – $105k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a Paramedic take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $82k, take-home pay is approximately $63,243 per year ($5,270 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.

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