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Real Estate Agent Salary in New Zealand

Real estate agents help clients buy, sell, and rent residential and commercial property. The New Zealand median is $81,182 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$81,182
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,794
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$81,182
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$39.03
varies by city

Real Estate Agent salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$81,182
Hamilton, NZ$81,182
Tauranga, NZ$81,182
Dunedin, NZ$81,182
Lower Hutt, NZ$81,182
Wellington, NZ$61,031
Auckland, NZ$57,403
Christchurch, NZ$51,473

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a real estate agent make in New Zealand?
The national median real estate agent salary in New Zealand is about $141,000 per year ($11,800 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $89,400 to $141,000.
Which New Zealand city pays real estate agents the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $141,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays real estate agents the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $89,400 per year for a real estate agent.
What is the typical salary range for a real estate agent in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, real estate agent pay commonly spans from about $50,800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $234,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have real estate agent salary data?
Pay by Role publishes real estate agent pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is real estate agent in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.