What is the median salary for Accountant in Wellington?

The median salary for Accountant in Wellington is NZD 70,000 - NZD 90,000 per year.

How does the Accountant salary in Wellington compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Accountant in New Zealand is NZD 80,625 - NZD 94,499, while in Wellington it is NZD 70,000 - NZD 90,000.

Which companies hire the most Accountant professionals in Wellington?

Top companies hiring Accountant in Wellington include Archway Recruitment, Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd.

Accountant Salary in New Zealand

Accountant Salary in Wellington

Based on 296 job listings - Wellington, New Zealand 2026

Average salary

$70,000 - $90,000

Median salary

$70,000 - $90,000

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Wellington

Average salary

70,000 - 90,000

Median salary

70,000 - 90,000

296 job openings

New Zealand

Average salary

80,625 - 94,499

Median salary

80,625 - 94,499

3,926 job openings

Other cities

Auckland1,229 job openings

Christchurch275 job openings

Dunedin139 job openings

Queenstown98 job openings

Tauranga62 job openings

Hamilton62 job openings

Nelson60 job openings

New Plymouth56 job openings

Christchurch Central46 job openings

Wellington Central43 job openings

Waikato36 job openings

Auckland City24 job openings

Canterbury22 job openings

Hamilton Central20 job openings

Top companies hiring

Archway Recruitment1

Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd1

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The average salary for a Accountant in Wellington, New Zealand is NZD 70,000 - NZD 90,000 per year in 2026, based on 296 job listings.

Leading employers for Accountant roles in New Zealand include Archway Recruitment, Grant Thornton New Zealand Ltd.

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