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Teacher Salary in New Zealand

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The New Zealand median is $63,334 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$63,334
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,297
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$63,334
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$30.45
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$63,334
Hamilton, NZ$63,334
Tauranga, NZ$63,334
Dunedin, NZ$63,334
Lower Hutt, NZ$63,334
Wellington, NZ$46,579
Auckland, NZ$44,449
Christchurch, NZ$41,282

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in New Zealand?
The national median teacher salary in New Zealand is about $110,000 per year ($9,200 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $71,700 to $110,000.
Which New Zealand city pays teachers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $110,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $71,700 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about $54,100 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $146,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is teacher in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.