Chef Salary in New Zealand
Chef Salary in Auckland
Based on 822 job listings - Auckland, New Zealand 2026
Average salary
$55,000 - $59,700
Median salary
$55,000 - $59,700
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$40K
25th percentile$40K
Median$55K
75th percentile$70K
90th percentile$70K
50% of professionals earn between $40,000 - $70,000 NZD
The median salary is $55,000
Compare with national average
Auckland
Average salary
55,000 - 59,700
Median salary
55,000 - 59,700
822 job openings
New Zealand
Average salary
65,000 - 72,500
Median salary
65,000 - 72,500
4,359 job openings
Other cities
Wellington440 job openings
Christchurch436 job openings
Queenstown290 job openings
Hamilton97 job openings
Tauranga66 job openings
Christchurch Central58 job openings
Nelson57 job openings
Taupo53 job openings
Dunedin52 job openings
Rotorua37 job openings
Mount Maunganui29 job openings
Auckland Airport28 job openings
Auckland City26 job openings
Blenheim26 job openings
Wanaka21 job openings
Wellington Central21 job openings
The average salary for a Chef in Auckland, New Zealand is NZD 55,000 - NZD 59,700 per year in 2026, based on 822 job listings.
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