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Graphic Designer Salary in New Zealand

Graphic designers create visual content for brands, products, and campaigns. The New Zealand median is $66,788 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$66,788
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,585
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$66,788
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$32.11
varies by city

Graphic Designer salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$66,788
Hamilton, NZ$66,788
Tauranga, NZ$66,788
Dunedin, NZ$66,788
Lower Hutt, NZ$66,788
Wellington, NZ$49,803
Auckland, NZ$47,097
Christchurch, NZ$41,512

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make in New Zealand?
The national median graphic designer salary in New Zealand is about $116,000 per year ($9,700 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $72,100 to $116,000.
Which New Zealand city pays graphic designers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $116,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays graphic designers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $72,100 per year for a graphic designer.
What is the typical salary range for a graphic designer in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, graphic designer pay commonly spans from about $42,100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $164,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have graphic designer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes graphic designer pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is graphic designer in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Architect, Copywriter, Video Editor.