Zookeeper salary in Nottingham
The average Zookeeper salary in Nottingham 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 Nottingham (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,559 / month after tax
Hourly: £10.82/hr • Daily: £81/day
Market median for an established Zookeeper in Nottingham (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 Nottingham (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Nottingham
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 Nottingham
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Business Services Assistant
£26,436Essential Employment • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial
£78,711Experian • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Property Manager
£28,000Magnus James • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Centre Manager - Erewash Contracts at West Park Leisure Centre in Long Eaton Derbyshire.
NegotiableParkwood Holdings Limited • Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AA
Energy Specialist RES - Nottingham
£31,845E.O.N Worldwide • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Credit Controller
£22,849VF Corporation • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Frequently asked questions about Zookeeper pay in Nottingham
How much does a Zookeeper earn in Nottingham in 2026/27?
The average Zookeeper salary in Nottingham 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 Nottingham after UK tax?
On a median Zookeeper salary of £21,100 in Nottingham, 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 Nottingham?
A mid-level Zookeeper in Nottingham 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 Nottingham?
With a net monthly income of £1,559 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £930 per month in Nottingham, housing takes approximately 60% of a Zookeeper's take-home pay — leaving £629 per month in disposable income.
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