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Actuary Salary in New Zealand

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. The New Zealand median is $145,668 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$145,668
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,149
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$145,668
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$70.03
varies by city

Actuary salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$145,668
Hamilton, NZ$145,668
Tauranga, NZ$145,668
Dunedin, NZ$145,668
Lower Hutt, NZ$145,668
Wellington, NZ$109,970
Auckland, NZ$103,061
Christchurch, NZ$90,970

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a actuary make in New Zealand?
The national median actuary salary in New Zealand is about $253,000 per year ($21,100 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $158,000 to $253,000.
Which New Zealand city pays actuarys the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $253,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays actuarys the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $158,000 per year for a actuary.
What is the typical salary range for a actuary in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, actuary pay commonly spans from about $87,700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $358,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have actuary salary data?
Pay by Role publishes actuary pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is actuary in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +22% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.