How much does a zoologist make in Australia?
A$88,410a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$7,367 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$5,777
- Equals
- $60,740
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $111,100 |
| 2. United States | $100,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $91,170 |
| 14. United Kingdom | $60,980 |
| 15. Australia | $60,740 |
| 16. Finland estimate | $57,630 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $399 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Forestry advisorA$103,900
- Environmental protection professionalsA$81,540
- ChemistA$94,850
- GeologistA$134,400
- ActuaryA$102,300
- Industrial engineerA$125,500
- Civil engineerA$109,400
- Mechanical engineerA$120,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$7,367 a month, A$88,410 a year.
Which country pays a zoologist the most?
United States, with a median of $100,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a zoologist make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $100,600 a year against $60,740 in Australia, 1.7 times more.
Who makes more, a zoologist or a forestry advisor?
A forestry advisor: A$103,900 a year against A$88,410 for a zoologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate