Zoologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.

  • Make recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.  
  • Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.  
  • Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and
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Zoologists typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Zoologist you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
22,502 GBP *
per year
21,000 GBP
48,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Zoologist

  • 24,874 GBP
  • 21,375 GBP
Average salary for part-time Zoologist
Average salary for full-time Zoologist

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  • 10,538 GBP
  • 10,644 GBP
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Salary over time for Zoologist

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 18,894 GBP
  • 18,930 GBP
  • 18,440 GBP
  • 19,657 GBP
  • 21,110 GBP
  • 21,886 GBP
  • 22,502 GBP
  • 21,612 GBP
  • 23,441 GBP
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Future outlook for Zoologists

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Very good outlook
43 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)

Zoologist - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Zoologist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 42% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 35% of people in this role have a Master's degree
  • 13% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree

You'll need:

  • knowledge of biology
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • the ability to work well with others
  • science skills
  • the ability to read English
  • maths knowledge
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • excellent written communication skills
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Zoologist

Biology

Things to highlight for your Zoologist interview

Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

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