Zoologist salary in the UK
The average Zoologist salary in the UK is £33,000 per year (£2,273/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £16.92/hr).
≈ £1,877 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £13.54/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Zoologist in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,273 / month after tax
Hourly: £16.92/hr • Daily: £127/day
Market median for an established Zoologist in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,867 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £22.00/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Zoologist specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Zoologist earning £33,000 takes home £2,273 net per month (or £525/week).
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Live Zoologist jobs in the UK
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Partnership Advisor
£35,298Supporting Education Group • Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1NN
Duty Manager
NegotiableNuffield Health • Bromley, South East London, BR1 1HE
Babysitter wanted in Chester - babysitting Chester
£27,425Babysits • Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NR
Governance Professional - Administrative Officer - King Edward VI School, Lichfield
£27,274King Edward VI School, Lichfield • Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6DY
Examinations, Data & Access Arrangements Coordinator
£24,231Stratford upon Avon School, Warwickshire • Shottery, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 9DH
Counsellor (Face to Face)
£37,488Bupa • UK, CF10 4BQ
Frequently asked questions about Zoologist pay in the UK
How much does a Zoologist earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Zoologist salary in the UK is £33,000 per year (or £16.92 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Zoologist roles start around £26,400 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £42,900 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Zoologist in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Zoologist salary of £33,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,273 per month (approx. £525 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 Zoologist in the UK?
A mid-level Zoologist in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £16.92/hr (ranging from £13.54/hr for junior roles to £22.00/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £127 per day.
Is a Zoologist salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £2,273 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 51% of a Zoologist's take-home pay — leaving £1,123 per month in disposable income.
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