Zookeeper salary in Manchester
The average Zookeeper salary in Manchester is £22,000 per year (£1,613/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £11.28/hr).
≈ £1,349 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £9.03/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Zookeeper in Manchester (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,613 / month after tax
Hourly: £11.28/hr • Daily: £85/day
Market median for an established Zookeeper in Manchester (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,009 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.67/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Zookeeper specialists in Manchester (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Manchester
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Zookeeper earning £22,000 takes home £1,613 net per month (or £372/week).
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Live Zookeeper jobs in Manchester
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Meetings & Events Team Member - Christmas Temp
£16,640Village Hotels • Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 2DP
Employment Law Specialist
£42,874Together • Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 2DP
Eyewear Area Sales Representative
£40,000Zest Business Group • Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 2BS
Corporate Associate / Solicitor
£58,517K3 Advisory Group • Hulme, Manchester, M2 5NT
Corporate Paralegal
£31,457K3 Advisory Group • Hulme, Manchester, M2 5NT
Merchandising Administration Assistant
£34,347Castore • Hulme, Manchester, M2 5WR
Frequently asked questions about Zookeeper pay in Manchester
How much does a Zookeeper earn in Manchester in 2026/27?
The average Zookeeper salary in Manchester is £22,000 per year (or £11.28 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Zookeeper roles start around £17,600 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £28,600 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Zookeeper in Manchester after UK tax?
On a median Zookeeper salary of £22,000 in Manchester, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,613 per month (approx. £372 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 Manchester?
A mid-level Zookeeper in Manchester earns an equivalent hourly rate of £11.28/hr (ranging from £9.03/hr for junior roles to £14.67/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £85 per day.
Is a Zookeeper salary enough to live comfortably in Manchester?
With a net monthly income of £1,613 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in Manchester, housing takes approximately 71% of a Zookeeper's take-home pay — leaving £463 per month in disposable income.
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