Median salary
$112,942
ANZSCO 4111 · Health and welfare support workers
Ambulance officer or paramedic salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian ambulance officer or paramedic is $112,942 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $86,013 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$86,013
Fortnightly
$3,308
Tax returns
23,182
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 4111, based on 23,182 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $111,449 | $112,942 | $116,143 |
| Average (mean) | $109,772 | $109,306 | $114,481 |
Taxable income = gross income minus allowable deductions. Salary / wages = PAYG-reported income only. Total income = all sources including investment, business, etc.
Take-home pay on the median $ambulance officer or paramedic salary
| Gross salary (median) | $112,942 |
| Income tax | −$24,671 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$2,259 |
| Take-home pay | $86,013 |
| + Employer super | $13,553 |
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Related occupations · Health and welfare support workers
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Welfare support worker | 193,150 | $51,264 |
| Enrolled or mothercraft nurse | 28,339 | $56,141 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ambulance officer or paramedic earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian ambulance officer or paramedic in 2022-23 was $112,942, based on 23,182 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $109,306; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical ambulance officer or paramedic.
What is a ambulance officer or paramedic salary after tax?
On the median $112,942 salary for a ambulance officer or paramedic, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $86,013 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $3,308 per fortnight or $1,654 per week.
How much tax does a ambulance officer or paramedic pay?
On the median $112,942 salary, a ambulance officer or paramedic in FY2025-26 pays about $26,929 in total tax — $24,671 income tax plus $2,259 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 23.8%.
How many people work as a ambulance officer or paramedic in Australia?
23,182 Australians lodged a tax return as a ambulance officer or paramedic in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 4111 on their return.
What is the average vs median ambulance officer or paramedic salary?
Average (mean): $109,306. Median: $112,942. The median is usually lower because a small number of very high earners pull the average up. For a realistic picture of what a typical ambulance officer or paramedic earns, use the median.
Data sources
Salary data: Australian Taxation Office — Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence.
Take-home pay calculated at paycalculator.page using ATO-published FY2025-26 brackets, 2% Medicare levy, and default settings (Australian resident, private hospital cover, tax-free threshold claimed).