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Professor Salary in New Zealand

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The New Zealand median is $108,243 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$108,243
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,039
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$108,243
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$52.04
varies by city

Professor salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$108,243
Hamilton, NZ$108,243
Tauranga, NZ$108,243
Dunedin, NZ$108,243
Lower Hutt, NZ$108,243
Wellington, NZ$80,031
Auckland, NZ$76,001
Christchurch, NZ$69,667

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in New Zealand?
The national median professor salary in New Zealand is about $188,000 per year ($15,700 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $121,000 to $188,000.
Which New Zealand city pays professors the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $188,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $121,000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about $91,100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $270,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is professor in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.