🇳🇿 Salary Updated March 2, 2026

Top Earners: New Zealand

Discover the highest paying professions and salary benchmarks across the region. Make informed career decisions with real-time data.

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Highest Paying Jobs Ranked

RankJob TitleAvg. Salary / year (NZD)Income Tier
1
Surgeon - Heart Transplant
Health and Medical
435,700 NZD Top 10%
2
Surgeon - Orthopedic
Health and Medical
428,400 NZD Top 10%
3
Chief of Surgery
Health and Medical
415,100 NZD Top 10%
4
Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive
Health and Medical
401,300 NZD Top 10%
5
Invasive Cardiologist
Health and Medical
386,500 NZD Top 10%
6
Surgeon - Cardiothoracic
Health and Medical
378,300 NZD Top 10%
7
Cardiovascular Specialist
Health and Medical
360,200 NZD Top 10%
8
Surgeon - Neurology
Health and Medical
358,200 NZD Top 10%
9
Physician - Cardiology
Health and Medical
341,400 NZD Top 10%
10
Physician - Urology
Health and Medical
339,100 NZD Top 10%
11
Physician - Anesthesiology
Health and Medical
332,800 NZD Top 10%
12
Surgeon - Pediatric
Health and Medical
327,900 NZD Top 10%
13
Urologist
Health and Medical
326,600 NZD Top 10%
14
Surgeon
Health and Medical
313,300 NZD Top 10%
15
Clinical Psychologist
Health and Medical
308,200 NZD Top 10%
16
Surgeon - Trauma
Health and Medical
305,200 NZD Top 10%
17
Physician - Neurology
Health and Medical
304,300 NZD Top 10%
18
Dermatologist
Health and Medical
301,800 NZD Top 10%
19
Chief of Psychology
Health and Medical
296,500 NZD Top 10%
20
Internist
Health and Medical
296,500 NZD Top 10%
21
Oral Surgeon
Health and Medical
296,400 NZD Top 10%
22
Breast Center Manager
Health and Medical
295,700 NZD Top 10%
23
Physician - Radiation Therapy
Health and Medical
295,700 NZD Top 10%
24
Physician - Internal Medicine
Health and Medical
290,200 NZD Top 10%
25
Surgeon - Burn
Health and Medical
286,400 NZD Top 10%
26
Physician - Nephrology
Health and Medical
286,100 NZD Top 10%
27
Anesthesiologist
Health and Medical
285,300 NZD Top 10%
28
Cardiology Manager
Health and Medical
283,400 NZD Top 10%
29
Physician - Radiology
Health and Medical
283,400 NZD Top 10%
30
Naturopathic Physician
Health and Medical
281,100 NZD Top 10%
31
Neurologist
Health and Medical
280,400 NZD Top 10%
32
Periodontist
Health and Medical
280,400 NZD Top 10%
33
Magistrate Judge
Legal
280,400 NZD Top 10%
34
Physician - Dermatology
Health and Medical
275,800 NZD Top 10%
35
Physician - Immunology / Allergy
Health and Medical
274,700 NZD Top 10%
36
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology
Health and Medical
274,700 NZD Top 10%
37
Interventionist
Health and Medical
272,900 NZD Top 10%
38
Radiation Therapist
Health and Medical
272,800 NZD Top 10%
39
Administrative Law Judge
Legal
271,300 NZD Top 10%
40
Obstetrician / Gynecologist
Health and Medical
267,900 NZD Top 10%
41
Orthodontist
Health and Medical
267,900 NZD Top 10%
42
Physician - Endocrinology
Health and Medical
267,200 NZD Top 10%
43
Radiologist
Health and Medical
266,300 NZD Top 10%
44
Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer
Legal
265,800 NZD Top 10%
45
Physician - Hematology / Oncology
Health and Medical
263,700 NZD Top 10%
46
Physician - Rheumatology
Health and Medical
263,700 NZD Top 10%
47
Treatment Services Director
Health and Medical
263,700 NZD Top 10%
48
Endodontist
Health and Medical
260,300 NZD Top 10%
49
Prosthodontist
Health and Medical
260,300 NZD Top 10%
50
Emergency Services Director
Health and Medical
259,700 NZD Top 10%
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