How much does a Accountant earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Accountant in New Zealand ranges from NZD 83,515 to NZD 99,250 NZD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,608 job listings

Salary Guide

Accountant Salary in New Zealand

Based on 2,608 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$83,515 - $99,250

Median salary

$83,515 - $99,250

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K

25th percentile$13K

Median$84K

75th percentile$99K

90th percentile$114K

50% of professionals earn between $12,500 - $99,250 NZD

The median salary is $83,515

Top cities

Auckland762 job openings

Wellington495 job openings

Christchurch174 job openings

Hamilton74 job openings

Tauranga57 job openings

Dunedin53 job openings

Wellington Central53 job openings

New Plymouth44 job openings

Christchurch Central34 job openings

Howick30 job openings

Invercargill29 job openings

Whanganui25 job openings

Whangarei20 job openings

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Auditor

NZD 80,000 - 100,882-1%

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NZD 65,500 - 136,000+10%

Tax Advisor

NZD 77,152 - 77,740-15%

Insurance Underwriter

NZD 72,100 - 89,400-12%

Compliance Officer

NZD 47,278 - 63,833-39%

Senior Accountant

NZD 60,417 - 85,208-20%

Risk Analyst

NZD 84,700 - 121,900+13%

Financial Analyst

NZD 44,000 - 106,646-18%

Treasury Analyst

NZD 82,500 - 161,000+33%

Actuary

NZD 104,000 - 183,000+57%

Accountant

2,608 job openings

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The average salary for a Accountant in New Zealand is NZD 83,515 - NZD 99,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 91,383 per year, based on 2,608 active job listings.

The cities with the most Accountant job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 762 job openings.

Explore 2,608 Accountant job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.