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Project Manager Salary in New Zealand

Project managers plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on time and within budget. The New Zealand median is $109,970 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$109,970
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,155
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$109,970
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$52.87
varies by city

Project Manager salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$109,970
Hamilton, NZ$109,970
Tauranga, NZ$109,970
Dunedin, NZ$109,970
Lower Hutt, NZ$109,970
Wellington, NZ$84,637
Auckland, NZ$77,152
Christchurch, NZ$69,667

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a project manager make in New Zealand?
The national median project manager salary in New Zealand is about $191,000 per year ($15,900 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $121,000 to $191,000.
Which New Zealand city pays project managers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $191,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays project managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $121,000 per year for a project manager.
What is the typical salary range for a project manager in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, project manager pay commonly spans from about $77,200 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $275,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have project manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes project manager pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is project manager in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.