Lecturer Salary in New Zealand

NZ$86,257
per year
per month
NZ$7,190
per month
per year

Lecturer - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Lecturer in New Zealand is NZ$86,257 per year (NZ$7,190 per month), which is 40% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Lecturer salary range: NZ$74,900 to NZ$119,400.
NZ$74,900
Low
NZ$86,257
Median salary
NZ$119,400
High
NZ$6,240
Low
NZ$7,190
Median salary
NZ$9,950
High

Lecturer Salary Range

Low
NZ$74,900
Median salary
NZ$86,257
Senior
NZ$106,180
High
NZ$119,400
Low
NZ$6,240
Median salary
NZ$7,190
Senior
NZ$8,850
High
NZ$9,950
Among Tertiary Lecturers, Assistant Lecturers or Lecturers at polytechnics and institutes of technology tend to have the lowest pay rates, while positions like Senior Lecturers at NZ universities usually earn more.

Lecturer - Pay Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior LecturerNZ$106K/year
+23% 
University of Auckland (UoA) LecturerNZ$93K/year
+8% 
University of Canterbury LecturerNZ$92K/year
+7% 
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) LecturerNZ$83K/year
 -4%
University of Waikato LecturerNZ$79K/year
 -8%
Assistant LecturerNZ$60K/year
 -31%

Lecturer - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An early career Lecturer with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$76,000 gross per year. A mid career Lecturer with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$85,000, while the average income for a Senior Lecturer with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$106,000. Tertiary Lecturers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$113,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Lecturer

Late Career▲ +31%
Senior▲ +23%
Average SalaryNZ$86,257/year
Mid Career▼ -1%
Early Career▼ -12%

Gender Breakdown

Female
44%
Male
56%

Lecturer - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Lecturer make in New Zealand?
A Lecturer in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$86,257 gross per year, which is about NZ$7,190 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Lecturer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Lecturer in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Lecturer in New Zealand is around NZ$74,900 gross per year. Assistant Lecturers or Lecturers at polytechnics and institutes of technology usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Lecturer in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Lecturer in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$119,400 gross per year. Senior Lecturers at NZ universities usually have the highest salaries.
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