Executive Assistant Salary in New Zealand

NZ$60,855
per year
per hour
NZ$29.26
per hour
per year

Executive Assistant - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for an Executive Assistant in New Zealand is NZ$60,855 per year (NZ$29.26 per hour), which is 2% lower than the national median (average) salary.
Personal/Executive Assistant salary range: NZ$48,588 to NZ$90,000 (excluding overtime, bonuses or benefits).
NZ$48,588
Low
NZ$60,855
Median salary
NZ$90,000
High
NZ$23.36
Low
NZ$29.26
Median salary
NZ$43.27
High

Executive Assistant Salary Range

Low
NZ$48,588
Median salary
NZ$60,855
Senior
NZ$70,827
High
NZ$90,000
Low
NZ$23.36
Median salary
NZ$29.26
Senior
NZ$34.05
High
NZ$43.27
Part time Personal Assistants (PA) or Virtual Executive Assistants tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced PA/EA and roles like Legal Personal Assistant, Executive Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant to CEO usually earn more.

Executive Assistant - Pay Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Executive Personal AssistantNZ$63K/year
+3% 
Personal AssistantNZ$56K/year
 -8%

Executive Assistant - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An early career Personal/Executive Assistant with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$50,000 gross per year. A mid career Executive Assistant with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$59,000, while the average income for a Senior Executive Assistant with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$70,000. Executive Assistants with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$80,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of an Executive Assistant

Late Career▲ +31%
Senior▲ +15%
Average SalaryNZ$60,855/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Early Career▼ -18%

Gender Breakdown

Female
96%
Male
4%

Executive Assistant - Related Salaries

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

How much does an Executive Assistant make in New Zealand?
An Executive Assistant in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$60,855 gross per year, which is about NZ$29.26 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Executive Assistant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Executive Assistant in New Zealand?
The starting salary of an Executive Assistant in New Zealand is around NZ$48,588 gross per year. Part time Personal Assistants (PA) or Virtual Executive Assistants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Executive Assistant in New Zealand?
The highest salary of an Executive Assistant in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$90,000 gross per year. Legal Personal Assistant, Executive Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant to CEO usually have the highest salaries.
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