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Surgeon Salary in New Zealand

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. The New Zealand median is $303,426 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$303,426
per year
Monthly (national)
$25,276
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$303,426
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$145.88
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$303,426
Hamilton, NZ$303,426
Tauranga, NZ$303,426
Dunedin, NZ$303,426
Lower Hutt, NZ$303,426
Wellington, NZ$224,547
Auckland, NZ$212,456
Christchurch, NZ$199,789

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in New Zealand?
The national median surgeon salary in New Zealand is about $527,000 per year ($43,900 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $347,000 to $527,000.
Which New Zealand city pays surgeons the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $527,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays surgeons the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $347,000 per year for a surgeon.
What is the typical salary range for a surgeon in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, surgeon pay commonly spans from about $245,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $758,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have surgeon salary data?
Pay by Role publishes surgeon pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is surgeon in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.