Zookeeper salary in Liverpool
The average Zookeeper salary in Liverpool is £21,100 per year (£1,559/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £10.82/hr).
≈ £1,307 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £8.67/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Zookeeper in Liverpool (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,559 / month after tax
Hourly: £10.82/hr • Daily: £81/day
Market median for an established Zookeeper in Liverpool (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,943 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.10/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Zookeeper specialists in Liverpool (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Liverpool
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Zookeeper earning £21,100 takes home £1,559 net per month (or £360/week).
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Live Zookeeper jobs in Liverpool
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Director Environmental Health & Safety
£80,000Elanco • Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EG
Bathroom Fitter
£52,000Niyaa People • Wavertree, Liverpool, L13 1UX
Claim Handler CH2
£24,569Keoghs LLP • Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EG
Audit & Accounts Senior
£38,000Clark Wood • Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EG
Fitness Coach
£19,475Everlast Gyms+ • Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EG
Paralegal - Housing Litigation
£38,057Brabners • Low Hill, Liverpool, L2 3PF
Frequently asked questions about Zookeeper pay in Liverpool
How much does a Zookeeper earn in Liverpool in 2026/27?
The average Zookeeper salary in Liverpool is £21,100 per year (or £10.82 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Zookeeper roles start around £16,900 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £27,500 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Zookeeper in Liverpool after UK tax?
On a median Zookeeper salary of £21,100 in Liverpool, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,559 per month (approx. £360 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 Zookeeper in Liverpool?
A mid-level Zookeeper in Liverpool earns an equivalent hourly rate of £10.82/hr (ranging from £8.67/hr for junior roles to £14.10/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £81 per day.
Is a Zookeeper salary enough to live comfortably in Liverpool?
With a net monthly income of £1,559 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £920 per month in Liverpool, housing takes approximately 59% of a Zookeeper's take-home pay — leaving £639 per month in disposable income.
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