Average salary
$69,300 - $99,700
Median salary
$76,900 - $92,100
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$59K
25th percentile$69K
Median$82K
75th percentile$100K
90th percentile$117K
50% of professionals earn between $69,300 - $99,700 NZD
The median salary is $82,000
Top cities
Auckland73 job openings
Wellington38 job openings
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NZD 69,300 - 99,7000%
The average salary for a Academic Researcher in New Zealand is NZD 69,300 - NZD 99,700 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 84,500 per year, based on 216 active job listings.
The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Workfromhome, Otago, Auckland City. Auckland leads with 73 job openings.
Explore 216 Academic Researcher job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.