Zoologist salary in Bristol
The average Zoologist salary in Bristol is £34,300 per year (£2,351/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £17.59/hr).
≈ £1,943 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.10/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Zoologist in Bristol (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,351 / month after tax
Hourly: £17.59/hr • Daily: £132/day
Market median for an established Zoologist in Bristol (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,969 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £22.87/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Zoologist specialists in Bristol (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Bristol
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Zoologist earning £34,300 takes home £2,351 net per month (or £543/week).
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Live Zoologist jobs in Bristol
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Warehouse Operative
£27,065Muller UK & Ireland • Bristol, South West England, BS11 0YW
Owner Van Drivers - FULL TIME - £230 Per Day
£45,718XLSS • Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7AL
Store Manager
£27,500Shoe Zone • St. James, Bristol, BS1 3JR
Veterinary Nurse
£27,455PDSA • Arnos Vale, Bristol, BS4 3JZ
Commercial Degree Apprentice
£43,682Coca-Cola Europacific Partners • Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6BJ
Senior Mechanical Engineer
£51,041Baker Hughes • Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1RD
Frequently asked questions about Zoologist pay in Bristol
How much does a Zoologist earn in Bristol in 2026/27?
The average Zoologist salary in Bristol is £34,300 per year (or £17.59 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Zoologist roles start around £27,500 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £44,600 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Zoologist in Bristol after UK tax?
On a median Zoologist salary of £34,300 in Bristol, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,351 per month (approx. £543 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 Bristol?
A mid-level Zoologist in Bristol earns an equivalent hourly rate of £17.59/hr (ranging from £14.10/hr for junior roles to £22.87/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £132 per day.
Is a Zoologist salary enough to live comfortably in Bristol?
With a net monthly income of £2,351 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,320 per month in Bristol, housing takes approximately 56% of a Zoologist's take-home pay — leaving £1,031 per month in disposable income.
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