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Corporate Attorney Salary in New Zealand

Corporate attorneys advise businesses on contracts, governance, and transactions. The New Zealand median is $184,244 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$184,244
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,373
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$184,244
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$88.58
varies by city

Corporate Attorney salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$184,244
Hamilton, NZ$184,244
Tauranga, NZ$184,244
Dunedin, NZ$184,244
Lower Hutt, NZ$184,244
Wellington, NZ$134,728
Auckland, NZ$130,698
Christchurch, NZ$119,183

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a corporate attorney make in New Zealand?
The national median corporate attorney salary in New Zealand is about $320,000 per year ($26,700 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $207,000 to $320,000.
Which New Zealand city pays corporate attorneys the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $320,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays corporate attorneys the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $207,000 per year for a corporate attorney.
What is the typical salary range for a corporate attorney in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, corporate attorney pay commonly spans from about $124,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $513,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have corporate attorney salary data?
Pay by Role publishes corporate attorney pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is corporate attorney in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Lawyer, Paralegal.