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Verified Salaries & Compensation in New Zealand

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Verified 2026 compensation curves across 231 specialized career roles across 57 master industries.

Backend & Full StackTrending in New Zealand
+12% YoY

Senior Full Stack Engineer

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$155,000
Average Bonus: NZ$12,400 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$116,250
90th Percentile (High)NZ$209,250
AI & DataTrending in New Zealand
+12% YoY

AI & Machine Learning Systems Engineer

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$185,000
Average Bonus: NZ$14,800 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$138,750
90th Percentile (High)NZ$249,750
Logistics, Facilities & Operations
+12% YoY

Supply Chain & Logistics Operations Manager

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$112,000
Average Bonus: NZ$8,960 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$84,000
90th Percentile (High)NZ$151,200
AI & Data Science
+12% YoY

AI Prompt & LLM Systems Engineer

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$155,000
Average Bonus: NZ$12,400 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$116,250
90th Percentile (High)NZ$209,250
Deep Tech & Web3
+12% YoY

Smart Contract & Blockchain Protocol Engineer

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$170,000
Average Bonus: NZ$13,600 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$127,500
90th Percentile (High)NZ$229,500
Food & Beverage Service
+12% YoY

Restaurant Captain & Head Waiter

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$55,000
Average Bonus: NZ$4,400 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$41,250
90th Percentile (High)NZ$74,250
Food & Beverage Service
+12% YoY

Food & Beverage Waiter / Server

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$42,000
Average Bonus: NZ$3,360 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$31,500
90th Percentile (High)NZ$56,700
Food & Beverage Service
+12% YoY

Bartender & Cocktail Mixologist

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$52,000
Average Bonus: NZ$4,160 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$39,000
90th Percentile (High)NZ$70,200
Sales & BD
+12% YoY

Field Sales Officer & Retail Channel Lead

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$48,000
Average Bonus: NZ$3,840 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$36,000
90th Percentile (High)NZ$64,800
Insurance & Actuarial
+12% YoY

Claims Investigator & Insurance Loss Adjuster

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$80,000
Average Bonus: NZ$6,400 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$60,000
90th Percentile (High)NZ$108,000
Architecture & Design
+12% YoY

Licensed Architect & Sustainable Building Planner

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$115,000
Average Bonus: NZ$9,200 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$86,250
90th Percentile (High)NZ$155,250
Manufacturing & Plant
+12% YoY

Industrial Maintenance Engineer & Millwright

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$78,000
Average Bonus: NZ$6,240 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$58,500
90th Percentile (High)NZ$105,300
Renewables & Solar
+12% YoY

Wind Turbine Field Maintenance Technician

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$88,000
Average Bonus: NZ$7,040 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$66,000
90th Percentile (High)NZ$118,800
Maritime & Shipping
+12% YoY

Ship Captain & Master Mariner

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$180,000
Average Bonus: NZ$14,400 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$135,000
90th Percentile (High)NZ$243,000
Maritime & Shipping
+12% YoY

Quay Crane & Port Container Terminal Operator

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$80,000
Average Bonus: NZ$6,400 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$60,000
90th Percentile (High)NZ$108,000
Aviation & Airlines
+12% YoY

Commercial Airline Pilot & First Officer

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$195,000
Average Bonus: NZ$15,600 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$146,250
90th Percentile (High)NZ$263,250
Aviation & Airlines
+12% YoY

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$125,000
Average Bonus: NZ$10,000 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$93,750
90th Percentile (High)NZ$168,750
Aviation & Airlines
+12% YoY

Airport Ground Staff & Customer Service Agent

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$48,000
Average Bonus: NZ$3,840 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$36,000
90th Percentile (High)NZ$64,800
Telecom & 5G
+12% YoY

Telecom Tower Maintenance & Rigging Technician

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$55,000
Average Bonus: NZ$4,400 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$41,250
90th Percentile (High)NZ$74,250
Dairy, Poultry & Livestock
+12% YoY

Commercial Dairy Farm Operations Manager

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$62,000
Average Bonus: NZ$4,960 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$46,500
90th Percentile (High)NZ$83,700
Beauty & Personal Care
+12% YoY

Hair Stylist, Barber & Hair Color Specialist

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$52,000
Average Bonus: NZ$4,160 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$39,000
90th Percentile (High)NZ$70,200
Fitness & Athletics
+12% YoY

Certified Personal Fitness Trainer & Gym Coach

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$55,000
Average Bonus: NZ$4,400 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$41,250
90th Percentile (High)NZ$74,250
Domestic & Estate Services
+12% YoY

Domestic House Maid & Residential Cleaner

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$34,000
Average Bonus: NZ$2,720 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$25,500
90th Percentile (High)NZ$45,900
Automotive & Garage
+12% YoY

Car Wash & Automotive Detailing Specialist

500+ verified reports in New Zealand

Median Market Package (NZD)
NZ$46,000
Average Bonus: NZ$3,680 / yr
25th Percentile (Low)NZ$34,500
90th Percentile (High)NZ$62,100