Queensland Ambulance Service paramedic salaries for every band and increment from 1 September 2026, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27 and the rates from 1 September 2027.
A qualified Advanced Care Paramedic in Queensland earns $93,452 to $107,514, about $2,809 to $3,177 a fortnight after tax.
QLD paramedic pay at a glance
| Classification | Salary | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Care Paramedic intern (Level 2, Band 1) | $86,877 – $88,808 | $2,637 – $2,687 |
| Advanced Care Paramedic (Level 2, Band 2) | $93,452 – $107,514 | $2,809 – $3,177 |
| Extended role ACP (Level 3, Band 1) | $109,888 – $114,558 | $3,239 – $3,361 |
Every increment
Advanced Care Paramedic intern (Level 2, Band 1)
Advanced Care Paramedic (Level 2, Band 2)
Extended role ACP (Level 3, Band 1)
Annual salaries as listed in the QAS wage schedule (fortnightly rate × 26.089). Qualified ACPs move up one increment every 12 months. Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27.
Common questions
How much does a paramedic earn in Queensland?
A qualified Advanced Care Paramedic with the Queensland Ambulance Service earns $93,452 to $107,514 a year from 1 September 2026, about $2,809 to $3,177 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27.
What does a graduate paramedic earn in QLD?
Interns (Level 2, Band 1) earn $86,877 and then $88,808, each for six months of the internship.
What do extended-role paramedics earn?
Extended-role ACPs (Level 3, Band 1) earn $109,888 to $114,558.
Do these rates include the CPI uplift?
Yes. The March 2026 Brisbane CPI triggered the agreement's CPI uplift adjustment, lifting the first-year rise from 3% to 3.5%, and QAS recalculated the later rates.
When is the next pay rise?
From 1 September 2027 (2.5%, plus any CPI uplift), under the agreement that runs to 31 August 2028.
Is super included?
No. Employer super, shift allowances and overtime are paid on top.
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Source: Queensland Ambulance Service, QASCA 2025 Schedule 1 – Updated Wage Rates 2026 (QAS Certified Agreement 2025, certified 27 November 2025). Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.