Researcher Salary in New Zealand
NZ$72,314
per year
per month
NZ$6,030
per month
per year
Researcher - Average Salary NZ
The median (average) salary for a Researcher in New Zealand is NZ$72,314 per year (NZ$6,030 per month), which is 17% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Researcher salary range: NZ$58,733 to NZ$104,080.
Researcher salary range: NZ$58,733 to NZ$104,080.
NZ$58,733
Low
NZ$72,314
Median salary
NZ$104,080
High
NZ$4,890
Low
NZ$6,030
Median salary
NZ$8,670
High
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Researcher Salary Range
Among Researcher Scientists, Junior Research Officers tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced academic staff like Senior Research Fellows usually earn more.
Researcher - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
An early career Researcher with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$60,000 gross per year. A mid career Researcher with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$70,000, while the average income for a Senior Researcher with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$78,000. Researcher Scientists with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$90,000.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Researcher
| Late Career | ▲ +24% |
| Senior | ▲ +8% |
| Average Salary | NZ$72,314/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Early Career | ▼ -17% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
41%
41%
Male
59%
59%
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