Early Childhood Teacher Salary in New Zealand
NZ$52,623
per year
per hour
NZ$25.30
per hour
per year
Early Childhood Teacher - Average Salary NZ
The median (average) salary for an Early Childhood Teacher in New Zealand is NZ$52,623 per year (NZ$25.30 per hour), which is 15% lower than the national median (average) salary.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teachers salary range: NZ$39,950 to NZ$78,000 (excluding allowances).
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teachers salary range: NZ$39,950 to NZ$78,000 (excluding allowances).
NZ$39,950
Low
NZ$52,623
Median salary
NZ$78,000
High
NZ$19.21
Low
NZ$25.30
Median salary
NZ$37.50
High
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ECE Teacher Salary Range
Among Early Childhood Teachers, unqualified ECE Teachers or Early Childhood Teacher Assistants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced, qualified and certificated Early Childhood Education Teachers or ECE Head Teachers usually earn more.
Early Childhood Teacher - Pay Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Teacher Kindergarten | NZ$57K/year | +9% |
| Early Childhood Teacher ECE Centre | NZ$44K/year | -16% |
Early Childhood Teacher - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
An early career Early Childhood Teacher with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$41,000 gross per year. A mid career Early Childhood Teacher with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$52,000, while the average income for a Senior Early Childhood Teacher with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$55,000. Early Childhood Education teaching staff with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$60,000.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of an Early Childhood Teacher
| Late Career | ▲ +14% |
| Senior | ▲ +5% |
| Average Salary | NZ$52,623/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -1% |
| Early Career | ▼ -22% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
98%
98%
Male
2%
2%
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