🇳🇿 New Zealand — average annual salaries by job category
| Role | Min (USD/yr) | Avg (USD/yr) | Max (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School TeacherUpdated Jan 2025 | $48,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Role | Min (USD/yr) | Avg (USD/yr) | Max (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil EngineerUpdated Jan 2024 | $48,000 | $65,000 | $90,000 |
| Civil EngineerUpdated Jan 2025 | $62,000 | $82,000 | $112,000 |
| Role | Min (USD/yr) | Avg (USD/yr) | Max (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AccountantUpdated Jan 2025 | $52,000 | $70,000 | $98,000 |
| Role | Min (USD/yr) | Avg (USD/yr) | Max (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered NurseUpdated Jan 2024 | $45,000 | $56,000 | $70,000 |
| Registered NurseUpdated Jan 2025 | $52,000 | $68,000 | $88,000 |
| Role | Min (USD/yr) | Avg (USD/yr) | Max (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChefUpdated Jan 2025 | $36,000 | $48,000 | $65,000 |
| Role | Min (USD/yr) | Avg (USD/yr) | Max (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software DeveloperUpdated Jan 2024 | $50,000 | $72,000 | $100,000 |
| Role | Min (USD/yr) | Avg (USD/yr) | Max (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project ManagerUpdated Jan 2025 | $72,000 | $98,000 | $135,000 |
| Role | Min (USD/yr) | Avg (USD/yr) | Max (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software EngineerUpdated Jan 2025 | $72,000 | $98,000 | $135,000 |
| Role | Min (USD/yr) | Avg (USD/yr) | Max (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ElectricianUpdated Jan 2025 | $52,000 | $70,000 | $92,000 |
Salary figures are annual gross estimates in USD. Local currency figures are approximate based on exchange rates at time of data collection. Sources: official government labour surveys, Numbeo, employer reporting.
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