Carpenter Salary in New Zealand

NZ$27.37
per hour
per year
NZ$56,900
per year
per hour

Carpenter - Hourly Pay & Average Salary NZ

The median (average) pay for a Carpenter in New Zealand is NZ$27.37 per hour (NZ$56,900 per year), which is 8% lower than the national median (average) salary.
Carpenter pay range: NZ$18.90 to NZ$50 an hour.
NZ$18.90
Low
NZ$27.37
Median salary
NZ$50
High
NZ$39,300
Low
NZ$56,900
Median salary
NZ$104,000
High

Carpenter Wage Range

Low
NZ$18.90
Median salary
NZ$27.37
Experienced
NZ$29.11
High
NZ$50
Low
NZ$39,300
Median salary
NZ$56,900
Experienced
NZ$60,500
High
NZ$104,000
Among Carpenters, Apprentice Carpenters or Carpenter Helpers with no qualifications tend to have the lowest wages (near the national minimum wage), while more experienced, qualified Carpenters in positions like Carpenter Foreman or skilled Carpenter Contractors usually earn more.

Carpenter - Pay Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Carpenter ForemanNZ$31.70/hour
+16% 
Finish CarpenterNZ$28.20/hour
+3% 
Carpenter ApprenticeNZ$15.90/hour
 -42%

Carpenter - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

A new Carpenter with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$20 gross per hour. A mid career Carpenter with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$25.50, while the average pay for an experienced Carpenter with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$29. Carpenters with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$40 an hour.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Carpenter

Late Career▲ +46%
Experienced▲ +6%
Average SalaryNZ$27.37/hour
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -27%

Gender Breakdown

Female
2%
Male
98%

Carpenter - Jobs by Location

Carpenter - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated. Salary data are from Carpenter job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Carpenter

How much does a Carpenter make in New Zealand?
A Carpenter in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$27.37 gross per hour, which is about NZ$56,900 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Carpenter updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Carpenter in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Carpenter in New Zealand is around NZ$18.90 gross per hour. Apprentice Carpenters or Carpenter Helpers with no qualifications usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Carpenter in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Carpenter in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$50 gross per hour. Carpenter Contractors usually have the highest salaries.
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