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Psychiatrist Salary in New Zealand

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The New Zealand median is $275,790 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$275,790
per year
Monthly (national)
$22,973
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$275,790
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$132.59
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$275,790
Hamilton, NZ$275,790
Tauranga, NZ$275,790
Dunedin, NZ$275,790
Lower Hutt, NZ$275,790
Wellington, NZ$210,729
Auckland, NZ$192,880
Christchurch, NZ$177,910

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in New Zealand?
The national median psychiatrist salary in New Zealand is about $479,000 per year ($39,900 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $309,000 to $479,000.
Which New Zealand city pays psychiatrists the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $479,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays psychiatrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $309,000 per year for a psychiatrist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about $218,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $663,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have psychiatrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is psychiatrist in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.