SA Ambulance Service paramedic, intern and intensive care paramedic salaries now in effect, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27 and the rates from 31 December 2026.
A paramedic in South Australia earns $83,904 to $104,458, about $2,559 to $3,097 a fortnight after tax.
SA paramedic pay at a glance
| Level | Salary | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Intern | $77,059 | $2,380 |
| Paramedic | $83,904 – $104,458 | $2,559 – $3,097 |
| Intensive Care Paramedic | $107,878 – $118,168 | $3,186 – $3,455 |
Every pay point
Intern
| Pay point | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | From 31 December 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | $77,059 | $2,380 | $79,753 |
Paramedic
Intensive Care Paramedic
Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27, before allowances, overtime and super. Tap a salary to open it in the pay calculator.
Common questions
How much does a paramedic earn in SA?
A paramedic with SA Ambulance Service earns $83,904 at pay point 2.1, about $2,559 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, up to $104,458 at 2.7.
What do intensive care paramedics earn?
$107,878 to $118,168 a year, about $3,186 to $3,455 a fortnight after tax.
What does a paramedic intern earn?
$77,059 a year.
When is the next pay rise?
On 31 December 2026, then each December to 2028. A new top paramedic pay point (2.8) starts on 1 July 2027.
Is super included?
No. Employer super, shift penalties and allowances are paid on top.
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Source: SA Ambulance Service Enterprise Agreement 2025, Schedule 1 – Salaries. Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.