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Photographer Salary in New Zealand

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The New Zealand median is $58,728 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$58,728
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,894
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$58,728
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$28.24
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$58,728
Hamilton, NZ$58,728
Tauranga, NZ$58,728
Dunedin, NZ$58,728
Lower Hutt, NZ$58,728
Wellington, NZ$45,082
Auckland, NZ$40,821
Christchurch, NZ$37,712

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in New Zealand?
The national median photographer salary in New Zealand is about $102,000 per year ($8,500 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $65,500 to $102,000.
Which New Zealand city pays photographers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $102,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $65,500 per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about $38,200 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $152,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is photographer in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.