Ambulance Victoria paramedic pay for every level from the first full pay period on or after 21 October 2026, weekly and yearly, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27 and the rates from 21 October 2027.
An ALS paramedic in Victoria earns $92,902 to $102,465 a year, about $2,794 to $3,044 a fortnight after tax. Graduates start on $75,825.
Victorian paramedic pay at a glance
| Classification | A year | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate ambulance paramedic | $75,825 – $78,276 | $2,348 – $2,412 |
| Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedic | $92,902 – $102,465 | $2,794 – $3,044 |
| MICA (intensive care) paramedic | $114,996 – $129,750 | $3,372 – $3,758 |
Every level
Graduate ambulance paramedic
Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedic
| Level | A week | A year | Take-home per fortnight | From 21 October 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,781.68 | $92,902 | $2,794 | $96,618 |
| Year 2 | $1,799.83 | $93,848 | $2,819 | $97,602 |
| Year 3 | $1,818.07 | $94,799 | $2,844 | $98,591 |
| Year 4 | $1,859.85 | $96,978 | $2,901 | $100,857 |
| Year 5 | $1,880.78 | $98,069 | $2,929 | $101,992 |
| Year 6 | $1,901.64 | $99,157 | $2,958 | $103,123 |
| Year 7 | $1,922.56 | $100,248 | $2,986 | $104,258 |
| Year 8 | $1,943.71 | $101,351 | $3,015 | $105,405 |
| Year 9 | $1,965.08 | $102,465 | $3,044 | $106,563 |
MICA (intensive care) paramedic
| Level | A week | A year | Take-home per fortnight | From 21 October 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | $2,205.40 | $114,996 | $3,372 | $119,596 |
| Year 1 | $2,280.21 | $118,897 | $3,474 | $123,653 |
| Year 2 | $2,311.30 | $120,518 | $3,517 | $125,338 |
| Year 3 | $2,342.30 | $122,134 | $3,559 | $127,019 |
| Year 4 | $2,367.10 | $123,427 | $3,593 | $128,364 |
| Year 5 | $2,391.84 | $124,717 | $3,626 | $129,706 |
| Year 6 | $2,416.54 | $126,005 | $3,660 | $131,045 |
| Year 7 | $2,440.21 | $127,240 | $3,692 | $132,329 |
| Year 8 | $2,464.17 | $128,489 | $3,725 | $133,629 |
| Year 9 | $2,488.35 | $129,750 | $3,758 | $134,939 |
Weekly aggregated base rates; a year is the weekly rate × 365 ÷ 7. Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27. Tap a yearly amount to open it in the pay calculator.
Common questions
How much does a paramedic earn in Victoria?
An Advanced Life Support paramedic with Ambulance Victoria earns $92,902 a year in Year 1, rising to $102,465 in Year 9, about $2,794 to $3,044 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27.
What does a graduate paramedic earn?
A graduate ambulance paramedic starts on $75,825 a year ($1,454.17 a week).
What do MICA paramedics earn?
MICA (intensive care) paramedics earn $118,897 to $129,750 a year from Year 1 to Year 9; MICA interns earn $114,996.
When is the next pay rise?
From the first full pay period on or after 21 October 2027, the last increase before the agreement's nominal expiry on 20 October 2028.
Are shift penalties included?
No. These are aggregated base rates; shift penalties, overtime and most allowances are paid on top.
Is super included?
No. Employer super is paid on top.
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Source: Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2024, Appendix 1 – Aggregated Base Rates of Pay (approved by the Fair Work Commission 14 February 2025). Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.