Psychologist Salary in New Zealand
NZ$85,710
per year
per hour
NZ$41.21
per hour
per year
Psychologist - Average Salary NZ
The median (average) salary for a Psychologist in New Zealand is NZ$85,710 per year (NZ$41.21 per hour), which is 39% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Psychologist salary range: NZ$61,820 to NZ$122,304.
Psychologist salary range: NZ$61,820 to NZ$122,304.
NZ$61,820
Low
NZ$85,710
Median salary
NZ$122,304
High
NZ$29.72
Low
NZ$41.21
Median salary
NZ$58.80
High
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Psychologist Salary Range
Among Psychologists, Intern Psychologists during their practical training have the lowest salaries, while experienced, qualified Psychologists working for a District Health Board (DHB), Senior Psychologists with management positions or Psychologists working in their own private practice usually earn more.
Psychologist - Pay Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Psychologist DHB | NZ$94K/year | +10% |
| Forensic Psychologist | NZ$93K/year | +8% |
| Organisational Psychologist | NZ$75K/year | -13% |
| Intern Psychologist | NZ$49K/year | -43% |
Psychologist - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
An early career Psychologist registered with the NZ Psychologist Board with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$63,000 gross per year. A mid career Psychologist with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$84,000, while the average income for a Senior Psychologist with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$95,000. Psychologists with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$110,000.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Psychologist
| Late Career | ▲ +28% |
| Senior | ▲ +11% |
| Average Salary | NZ$85,710/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Early Career | ▼ -26% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
71%
71%
Male
29%
29%
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The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated.
Salary data are from Psychologist job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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