Zoologist salary in Leeds
The average Zoologist salary in Leeds is £32,300 per year (£2,231/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £16.56/hr).
≈ £1,847 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £13.28/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Zoologist in Leeds (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,231 / month after tax
Hourly: £16.56/hr • Daily: £124/day
Market median for an established Zoologist in Leeds (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,813 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £21.54/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Zoologist specialists in Leeds (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Leeds
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Zoologist earning £32,300 takes home £2,231 net per month (or £515/week).
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Live Zoologist jobs in Leeds
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Waste Team Leader
£40,185Essential Employment • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Area Sales Manager - UK North - World Leading OEM
£34,000Consulo First • Hyde Park, Leeds, LS6 2HF
Senior Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator
£28,515Bupa • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8QB
Alcohol and Substance Worker (Focused Intervention Team)
£32,737Barca Leeds • Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6NJ
Liability Claims Handler
£33,053Sedgwick • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Test Centre Administrator (Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) (26480)
£23,066Pearson • Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RG
Frequently asked questions about Zoologist pay in Leeds
How much does a Zoologist earn in Leeds in 2026/27?
The average Zoologist salary in Leeds is £32,300 per year (or £16.56 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Zoologist roles start around £25,900 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £42,000 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Zoologist in Leeds after UK tax?
On a median Zoologist salary of £32,300 in Leeds, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,231 per month (approx. £515 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 Leeds?
A mid-level Zoologist in Leeds earns an equivalent hourly rate of £16.56/hr (ranging from £13.28/hr for junior roles to £21.54/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £124 per day.
Is a Zoologist salary enough to live comfortably in Leeds?
With a net monthly income of £2,231 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,000 per month in Leeds, housing takes approximately 45% of a Zoologist's take-home pay — leaving £1,231 per month in disposable income.
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