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Physician Salary in New Zealand

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The New Zealand median is $200,365 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$200,365
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,697
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$200,365
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$96.33
varies by city

Physician salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$200,365
Hamilton, NZ$200,365
Tauranga, NZ$200,365
Dunedin, NZ$200,365
Lower Hutt, NZ$200,365
Wellington, NZ$149,698
Auckland, NZ$141,062
Christchurch, NZ$129,546

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in New Zealand?
The national median physician salary in New Zealand is about $348,000 per year ($29,000 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $225,000 to $348,000.
Which New Zealand city pays physicians the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $348,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $225,000 per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about $150,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $501,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is physician in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist.