Paramedic: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026
Find out what the average Paramedic salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Paramedic make in South Africa?
R 288 000/ Annual
Based on 47 salaries
Based on 47 salaries
The average Paramedic in South Africa is R 288 000 per year or R 148 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 162 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 1 940 400 per year.
MedianR 288 000

LowR 162 000
HighR 1 940 400
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Operational Paramedic
ER24 Jhb CentralGauteng To attend to emergency calls and provide advanced medical care in line with scope of practice.Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
Administer patient care in line with scope...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
Emergency Care Technician (ECT Paramedic)
TAC-Pulse Emergency Response Services (PTY) LtdWolmaransstad, North West, South Africa Assist the ALS Paramedic in developing local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for emergency medical operations.Driving (Responding) and staffing ambulances and other emergency vehicles.Assessing...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
EMS Course Coordinator Grade 4
Eastern Cape Department of HealthEast London, ZA Successful completion of the one of the following qualifications that allows registration with the HPCSA as ECP : Bachelor Degree in Emergency Medical Care or Bachelor of Technology Degree in Emerge...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
- Promoted
EMS Lecturer Paramedic Grade 3
Gauteng Department of HealthZA Candidate must be in position of B-Tech Degree / Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care.Candidate (s) must be currently registered with the HPCSA.
Post graduate studies and training ex...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago