Zoologist salary in Sheffield
The average Zoologist salary in Sheffield is £31,400 per year (£2,177/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £16.10/hr).
≈ £1,799 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £12.87/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Zoologist in Sheffield (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,177 / month after tax
Hourly: £16.10/hr • Daily: £121/day
Market median for an established Zoologist in Sheffield (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,741 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £20.92/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Zoologist specialists in Sheffield (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Sheffield
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Zoologist earning £31,400 takes home £2,177 net per month (or £502/week).
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Live Zoologist jobs in Sheffield
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Primary Care Key Account Manager
£26,814IQVIA • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
M and E Project Manager
£45,000VERTEC SERVICES Ltd • Heeley, Sheffield, S8 9FR
Motor Vehicle Technician - Renault
£45,000Stoneacre • Walkley, Sheffield, S6 2FU
Kitchen Assistant
£28,490Bupa • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9PY
Mixed Associate Dentist
£130,000Medmatch • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
Support and Early Interventions Officer
£13,374Victim Support • Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4PQ
Frequently asked questions about Zoologist pay in Sheffield
How much does a Zoologist earn in Sheffield in 2026/27?
The average Zoologist salary in Sheffield is £31,400 per year (or £16.10 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Zoologist roles start around £25,100 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £40,800 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Zoologist in Sheffield after UK tax?
On a median Zoologist salary of £31,400 in Sheffield, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,177 per month (approx. £502 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 Sheffield?
A mid-level Zoologist in Sheffield earns an equivalent hourly rate of £16.10/hr (ranging from £12.87/hr for junior roles to £20.92/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £121 per day.
Is a Zoologist salary enough to live comfortably in Sheffield?
With a net monthly income of £2,177 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £890 per month in Sheffield, housing takes approximately 41% of a Zoologist's take-home pay — leaving £1,287 per month in disposable income.
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