Average salary
$165,000 - $346,000
Median salary
$201,500 - $292,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$121K
25th percentile$165K
Median$238K
75th percentile$346K
90th percentile$429K
50% of professionals earn between $165,000 - $346,000 NZD
The median salary is $238,000
Top cities
Auckland27 job openings
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The average salary for a CEO in New Zealand is NZD 165,000 - NZD 346,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 246,750 per year, based on 81 active job listings.
The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Christchurch Central, Wellington. Auckland leads with 27 job openings.
Explore 81 CEO job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.