Average salary
$75,000 - $90,000
Median salary
$75,000 - $90,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$46K
25th percentile$58K
Median$75K
75th percentile$90K
90th percentile$104K
50% of professionals earn between $57,500 - $90,000 NZD
The median salary is $75,000
Top cities
Auckland665 job openings
Wellington442 job openings
Christchurch153 job openings
Wellington Central69 job openings
Tauranga63 job openings
Hamilton58 job openings
Dunedin47 job openings
Christchurch Central42 job openings
Queenstown39 job openings
New Plymouth36 job openings
Invercargill25 job openings
Howick24 job openings
Whanganui20 job openings
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The average salary for a Accountant in New Zealand is NZD 75,000 - NZD 90,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 82,500 per year, based on 2,474 active job listings.
The cities with the most Accountant job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Wellington Central, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 665 job openings.
Explore 2,474 Accountant job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.