State ambulance service paramedic pay side by side, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
A qualified paramedic earns $83,904 to $107,514 a year in the states compared, before shift penalties.
Paramedic pay by state
| State | Qualified paramedic, first year | Take-home per fortnight | Top of paramedic scale | Top intensive care paramedic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | $92,902 | $2,794 | $102,465 | $129,750 |
| Queensland | $93,452 | $2,809 | $107,514 | $114,558 |
| South Australia | $83,904 | $2,559 | $104,458 | $118,168 |
Victoria: Advanced Life Support paramedic Year 1 to Year 9 and MICA Year 9. Queensland: Advanced Care Paramedic Band 2 and the extended-role (Level 3) top. South Australia: Paramedic 2.1 to 2.7 and Intensive Care Paramedic 3.6. NSW and the other states aren't covered yet because we haven't found a current official pay table.
Common questions
How much do paramedics earn in Australia?
In the states compared here, a qualified paramedic earns $83,904 to $107,514 a year before shift penalties, and intensive care paramedics more.
Do paramedics get paid more for shifts?
Yes. These are base rates; night, weekend and public holiday penalties and overtime are paid on top in every state.
Is super included?
No. Employer super is paid on top.
See also nurse pay by state, police pay by state and the penalty rates calculator.
Each state's source agreement is cited on its own page. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.