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Radiologist Salary in New Zealand

The New Zealand median is $307,722 per year, with observed city pay up to Wellington at $234,342.

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Radiologist pay in New Zealand: Wellington leads, Christchurch trails

The New Zealand national median for a radiologist is $520,000 a year. Among 3 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $334,000 in Christchurch to $396,000 in Wellington (1.2×).

Radiologists interpret medical images to diagnose and guide treatment of disease. Common screening skills include Imaging, Diagnosis, Anatomy, and Attention.

A modeled national band runs about $342,200–$737,400 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +5% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every New Zealand city.

Wellington sits -24% vs the national median; Christchurch sits -36%. Relocating inside New Zealand for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

New Zealand shows about 2.8% CPI in 2025. A radiologist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Radiologist pay data in New Zealand

Start with the national median ($520,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the New Zealand hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: $342,200 (10th) → $520,000 (median) → $737,400 (90th). Wellington’s observed median is $396,000, with a local band about $280,000–$560,000. If an offer is “at the New Zealand median” but the job is in Wellington, you may still be under local market.

National median
$307,722
per year
Monthly (national)
$25,624
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$234,342
Wellington, NZ
Hourly (national)
$147.94
varies by city

Radiologist salary by city in New Zealand

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Wellington, NZ$234,342
Auckland, NZ$215,406
Christchurch, NZ$197,652

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologist make in New Zealand?
The national median is about $520,000 per year. Across 3 observed cities, pay ranges from about $334,000 to $396,000.
Which New Zealand city pays radiologists the most?
Wellington, NZ leads observed metros at about $396,000 per year (-24% vs national).
Which New Zealand city pays radiologists the least?
Among observed cities, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $334,000 per year.
How many New Zealand cities have radiologist salary data?
3 metros list observed radiologist percentiles in NZD on this site.
Is radiologist in demand in New Zealand?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +5% over ten years. Local hiring still follows New Zealand industry mix.