How much does a Accountant earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Accountant in New Zealand ranges from NZD 80,000 to NZD 96,250 NZD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,829 job listings

Salary Guide

Accountant Salary in New Zealand

Based on 2,829 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$80,000 - $96,250

Median salary

$80,000 - $96,250

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K

25th percentile$13K

Median$80K

75th percentile$96K

90th percentile$111K

50% of professionals earn between $13,000 - $96,250 NZD

The median salary is $80,000

Top cities

Auckland851 job openings

Wellington457 job openings

Christchurch187 job openings

Hamilton70 job openings

Tauranga70 job openings

Dunedin68 job openings

Wellington Central58 job openings

New Plymouth51 job openings

Christchurch Central34 job openings

Invercargill28 job openings

Whangarei27 job openings

Whanganui24 job openings

Queenstown22 job openings

Howick21 job openings

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NZD 82,500 - 91,250-1%

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NZD 65,500 - 136,000+14%

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NZD 83,600 - 90,072-1%

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NZD 79,600 - 87,625-5%

Compliance Officer

NZD 86,769 - 93,763+2%

Senior Accountant

NZD 11,000 - 11,500-87%

Risk Analyst

NZD 74,019 - 86,910-9%

Financial Analyst

NZD 51,209 - 100,770-14%

Treasury Analyst

NZD 82,500 - 161,000+38%

Actuary

NZD 104,000 - 183,000+63%

Accountant

2,829 job openings

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The average salary for a Accountant in New Zealand is NZD 80,000 - NZD 96,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 88,125 per year, based on 2,829 active job listings.

The cities with the most Accountant job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 851 job openings.

Explore 2,829 Accountant job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.