Paramedic Hourly Pay in Canada

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Paramedics?

Entry Level

▼11%

▼8%

▲3%

▲20%

▲21%

What Do Paramedics Do?

Paramedics are essential employees in emergency response situations, as they are the ones who respond to emergencies, such as 911 calls, and provide immediate treatment and relocation to a hospital. Paramedics are required to be alert and think quickly, and they must be able to lift bodies onto gurneys and transport them from the scene of an accident to an ambulance, which makes the work of a paramedic both physically and mentally demanding. Paramedics must also be able to administer CPR to …Read more

Job Satisfaction for Paramedic

4 out of 5

(27)

Highly Satisfied

40Reviews

Based on 27 responses, the job of Paramedic has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.96 out of 5. On average, Paramedics are highly satisfied with their job.

Gender Breakdown

Male

70.6%

Female

29.4%

This data is based on 68 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

Common Health Benefits

Medical

70%

Dental

68%

Vision

56%

None

28%

The average hourly pay for a Paramedic in Canada is C$29.88.

10%

CA$20.33

MEDIAN

CA$29.88

90%

CA$41.32

Hourly Rate

C$20 - C$41

Bonus

C$102 - C$19k

Profit Sharing

C$0 - C$3k

Total Pay

C$42k - C$90k

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What Do Paramedics Do?

Job Satisfaction for Paramedic

4 out of 5

(27)

Highly Satisfied

40Reviews

Popular Employer Salaries for Paramedic

Alberta Health Services

C$37

Ambulance New Brunswick

C$25

BC Ambulance Service

C$35

The top respondents for the job title Paramedic are from the companies Alberta Health Services, Ambulance New Brunswick and BC Ambulance Service. Reported salaries are highest at Alberta Health Services where the average pay is C$37.48. Ambulance New Brunswick pays the lowest at around C$25.15.

Career Paths

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What Are Popular Skills for Paramedics?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

C$35

138 responses

Emergency Response

C$33

72 responses

Emergency/Trauma

C$32

52 responses

Emergency Medicine

C$30

37 responses

Critical Care

C$35

27 responses

Skills in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Response, Emergency/Trauma, Emergency Medicine and Critical Care are correlated to pay that is above average.

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Paramedics?

An entry-level Paramedic with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of C$26.45 based on 45 salaries. An early career Paramedic with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of C$27.51 based on 147 salaries. A mid-career Paramedic with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of C$30.87 based on 80 salaries. An experienced Paramedic with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of C$35.98 based on 60 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of C$36.

Pay Difference by Location

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▲43%

▲26%

▲26%

▲20%

Vancouver, British Columbia

▼2%

Brampton, Ontario

▼12%

Halifax, Nova Scotia

▼16%

Employees with Paramedic in their job title in Calgary, Alberta earn an average of 43.3% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Edmonton, Alberta (26.3% more) and Toronto, Ontario (25.5% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Halifax, Nova Scotia (15.7% less), Brampton, Ontario (11.8% less) and Vancouver, British Columbia (2.0% less).