Zookeeper salary in New South Wales
Updated 8 August 2026
Nationally, the median is $51,376 — New South Wales sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Zookeeper salary of $51,376 — after $5,703 income tax and $1,028 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Zookeeper roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Zoos Victoria★ 3.1 | $79,993 | $76,449 – $83,538 |
| Taronga Zoo Sydney★ 4.0 | $66,673 | $63,768 – $69,578 |
| WILD LIFE★ 2.8 | $62,916 | $60,347 – $65,485 |
| Sydney Zoo★ 3.7 | $55,130 | $52,818 – $57,423 |
| Taronga Conservation Society★ 3.0 | $52,367 | $50,138 – $54,596 |
| Tiny Zoo | $51,336 | $49,104 – $53,589 |
| Merlin Entertainments★ 3.2 | $47,862 | $46,052 – $49,672 |
| Petbarn★ 3.3 | $45,626 | $43,986 – $47,266 |
| Australian Reptile Park★ 1.0 | $45,103 | $43,137 – $47,069 |
| Featherdale Wildlife Park | $41,279 | $39,658 – $42,899 |
| Mandai Wildlife Group★ 3.6 | $31,070 | $29,900 – $32,240 |
| Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park★ 5.0 | $29,561 | $28,198 – $30,944 |
| Chaffey College★ 4.2 | $29,079 | $27,901 – $30,257 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.