NHS Advanced Paramedic salary, 2026/27
Advanced paramedics (APs, sometimes called specialist paramedics or paramedic practitioners) hold a Masters in advanced clinical practice and prescribing rights. They work in primary care, urgent care, hear-and-treat services and critical care. The role is consistently graded at Band 7.
- Range (England)
- £49,387 to £56,515
- Typical band
- Band 7
- Hourly entry
- £25.26
- Hourly top
- £28.90
Advanced Paramedic pay by band, England 2026/27
The table below shows the entry and top step at each band Advanced Paramedics are typically paid on. Most Advanced Paramedics move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.
Advanced Paramedic pay in Scotland
Scottish NHS staff are paid on a separate pay scale, negotiated by the Scottish Government rather than the UK Pay Review Body. Scotland consistently pays more than England at every band. The figures below are the Scottish equivalents for the same bands.
| Band (Scotland) | Entry | Top |
|---|---|---|
| Band 7 | £52,845 | £61,466 |
Common questions
- What pay band is a Advanced Paramedic on?
- Most NHS Advanced Paramedics are banded at Band 7. The exact responsibility level can vary slightly between Trusts, but the banding is consistent across the NHS because the Job Evaluation Scheme produces the same score for the same job description.
- How much does an NHS Advanced Paramedic earn in 2026/27?
- On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS Advanced Paramedic earns between £49,387 and £56,515 a year gross, depending on band and step. At the lowest entry rate that works out to roughly £25.26 an hour, and at the top rate roughly £28.90 an hour. Take-home pay after tax, NI and the NHS pension contribution is typically 70% of the gross figure. Scottish Advanced Paramedics earn between £52,845 and £61,466 on the equivalent Scottish scale.
- Where can I find Advanced Paramedic jobs in the NHS?
- NHS Jobs (jobs.nhs.uk) lists all current vacancies across the four UK nations. Filter by 'Pay Band' to focus on roles at the band you're interested in. HSC Recruit covers Northern Ireland (jobs.hscni.net) and NHS Scotland Jobs covers Scotland (jobs.scot.nhs.uk). Most Trusts also list vacancies on their own websites alongside the national portal.
- Does Advanced Paramedic get London weighting?
- Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. Advanced Paramedics working at Inner London Trusts get 20% on top of basic pay (minimum £5,794, maximum £8,746 for 2026/27). Outer London is 15%, Fringe is 5%. Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish Advanced Paramedics don't receive a London weighting equivalent.