How much does a paramedic make in Australia?
A$125,700a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$10,480 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$7,893
- Equals
- $86,400
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $100,400 |
| 2. Australia | $86,400 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $81,580 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $436 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistA$54,680
- Health records clerkA$71,360
- Community health workerA$72,410
- Therapy assistantA$39,480
- Quality inspectorA$85,360
- Health screenerA$55,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$10,480 a month, A$125,700 a year.
Which country pays a paramedic the most?
Australia, with a median of $86,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a paramedic make more in Australia or in United States?
In Australia: $86,400 a year against $50,240 in United States, 1.7 times more.
Who makes more, a paramedic or a dental hygienist?
A paramedic: A$125,700 a year against A$54,680 for a dental hygienist, 2.3 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate