Nationally, the median is $100,000 — New South Wales sits $20,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Paramedic salary of $80,000 — after $14,788 income tax and $1,600 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
Reported total pay for Paramedic roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| St. John's University★ 3.8 | $201,094 | $193,398 – $208,790 |
| Baseline Onsite★ 3.3 | $139,451 | $134,324 – $144,577 |
| Government of Canada★ 4.0 | $120,185 | $114,674 – $125,695 |
| NSW Ambulance★ 2.2 | $90,000 | $65,200 – $114,600 |
| St John Ambulance★ 3.4 | $82,500 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $80,000 – $85,000 |
| New South Wales Government★ 3.9 | $82,000 | $77,000 – $89,000 |
| Other★ 3.9 | $80,079 | $76,603 – $83,555 |
| NSW Government★ 4.1 | $80,005 | $70,000 – $113,400 |
| Ambulance Service of NSW★ 2.8 | $79,632 | $70,000 – $106,700 |
| Nourish'd★ 3.9 | $78,568 | $75,078 – $82,057 |
| NSW Department of Health★ 3.3 | $74,500 | $65,400 – $118,900 |
| Korn Ferry★ 3.3 | $73,212 | $70,317 – $76,106 |
| Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia★ 2.7 | $65,307 | $62,461 – $68,172 |
| Private TV★ 4.0 | $59,914 | $57,077 – $62,750 |
| Alfred Health★ 3.8 | $59,379 | $57,205 – $61,572 |
| Absolute Medical Response★ 2.5 | $49,637 | $47,424 – $51,870 |
| Woolworths Group★ 3.5 | $43,413 | $41,516 – $45,329 |