How much does a zoologist make in the United Kingdom?
£45,560a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,796 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,027
- Equals
- $60,980
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £29,880Median: £45,560Highest 10%:
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 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $63,120 |
| 14. United Kingdom | $60,980 |
| 15. Australia | $60,740 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $399 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Forestry advisor£45,380
- Environmental protection professionals£39,710
- Astrophysicist£55,520
- Meteorologist£55,520
- Chemist£39,980
- Geologist£55,520
- Actuary£53,340
- Industrial engineer£49,050
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,796 a month, £45,560 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 the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $100,600 a year against $60,980 in the United Kingdom, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a zoologist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: £55,520 a year against £45,560 for a zoologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate