Zoo Curator salary in Sheffield
The average Zoo Curator salary in Sheffield is £36,100 per year (£2,459/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £18.51/hr).
≈ £2,027 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.82/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Zoo Curator in Sheffield (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,459 / month after tax
Hourly: £18.51/hr • Daily: £139/day
Market median for an established Zoo Curator in Sheffield (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,107 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £24.05/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Zoo Curator specialists in Sheffield (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Sheffield
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Zoo Curator earning £36,100 takes home £2,459 net per month (or £567/week).
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Live Zoo Curator jobs in Sheffield
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£26,814IQVIA • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
M and E Project Manager
£45,000VERTEC SERVICES Ltd • Heeley, Sheffield, S8 9FR
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£45,000Stoneacre • Walkley, Sheffield, S6 2FU
Kitchen Assistant
£28,490Bupa • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9PY
Mixed Associate Dentist
£130,000Medmatch • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
Support and Early Interventions Officer
£13,374Victim Support • Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4PQ
Frequently asked questions about Zoo Curator pay in Sheffield
How much does a Zoo Curator earn in Sheffield in 2026/27?
The average Zoo Curator salary in Sheffield is £36,100 per year (or £18.51 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Zoo Curator roles start around £28,900 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £46,900 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Zoo Curator in Sheffield after UK tax?
On a median Zoo Curator salary of £36,100 in Sheffield, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,459 per month (approx. £567 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Zoo Curator in Sheffield?
A mid-level Zoo Curator in Sheffield earns an equivalent hourly rate of £18.51/hr (ranging from £14.82/hr for junior roles to £24.05/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £139 per day.
Is a Zoo Curator salary enough to live comfortably in Sheffield?
With a net monthly income of £2,459 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £890 per month in Sheffield, housing takes approximately 36% of a Zoo Curator's take-home pay — leaving £1,569 per month in disposable income.
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