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One of the postulates of the protesting paramedics is a salary increase. A beginner employee in this profession in Poland can count on earnings of 35,8 thousand. PLN, or less than 8 thousand. gross euro per year. We checked how these amounts compare to selected European Union countries.
- Rescuers from Germany and France earn the most “to start” – respectively 29,6 thousand. and 28,8 thous. gross euro per year
- The conditions are much worse in the “new” countries of the Community. In Hungary, a beginner rescuer earns about PLN 7,5 thousand. gross euro per year
- In all countries, the salaries of rescuers have increased by approximately 13-17 percent over the last five years.
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How much do paramedics earn?
According to the data of the salaryexpert.com portal, a beginner paramedic in Poland can earn PLN 7,9 per year. euro per year (to facilitate comparison, all salaries were given gross in euros), and a person with extensive experience, experience and education – 13,1 thousand. euro per year.
Earnings of paramedics in Europe
The financial situation of paramedics is slightly different in Spain. According to the list prepared by the salaryexpert.com portal, the annual earnings of rescuers vary depending on the seniority and experience. A beginner rescuer, with up to three years of experience, can earn an average of PLN 16,7 thousand per year. euro. However, most people in the industry earn over five thousand. more – 22,7 thousand euro per year. Rescuers with over eight years of experience can earn the most. Their annual earnings exceed 27,6 thousand. euro. In the last five years alone, the salaries of Spanish paramedics have increased by an average of 13%.
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If someone is interested in slightly higher earnings, it is worth starting French lessons. In the country on the Seine, annual rates oscillate between 28,8 thousand. and 47,7 thous. euro. The salaries of Parisian rescuers, who earn an average of over 39 PLN, are very attractive. euro, at a rate of 11 euro per hour – according to the data of the Economic Research Institute. The highest rates are reserved for the most experienced and qualified paramedics, e.g. medical college graduates.
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Rescuers working for our western neighbor have comparable earnings. Beginning adepts of emergency medicine can count on earnings of 29,6 thousand. Euro a year, so that with age and experience earn more than 49 thousand. euro. The average annual earnings in this profession in Germany are just over 40 thousand. euro.
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The salvage salary system looks slightly different in the British Isles. The National Health Agency (the equivalent of the National Health Fund) introduced a clear salary breakdown. A beginner rescuer can count on earnings of 27-35 thousand annually. euro. After three years, the salary increases to the range of 36-43. For team leaders or senior paramedics who have undergone extensive intensive care or trauma training, annual salaries range from $ 36 to $ 51,8. euro. The crowning achievement of a paramedic career in the UK is consultant status. His earnings are from 73 thousand. up to 85 euro per year – reports the portal prospects.ac.uk.
Paramedics’ earnings. Reflection in Eastern Europe
The real difference in the salaries of rescuers is only visible when comparing Western salaries and salaries of rescuers in newer member states. Czech rescuers earn between PLN 12,3 thousand annually. and 20,5 thous. euro. In the country on the Vltava river, however, the salaries of rescuers are rising quite quickly. In the last five years alone, they have received increases of 15%.
Hungarian rescuers earn much less. The rate of a novice lifeguard is less than 7,5 thousand. euro per year. Although the amount of the salary increases over time, even the most educated and experienced can count on a salary of 12,3 thousand. euro per year.
| Country | Annual gross earnings in thous. euro |
|---|---|
| Germany | 29,6 – 49,1 |
| Francja | 28,8 – 47,7 |
| Great Britain | 27 – 85 |
| Hiszpania | 16,7 – 27,6 |
| Czechy | 12,3 – 20,5 |
| Poland | 7,9 – 13,1 |
| Drive away | 7,5 – 12,5 |
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