50% of professionals earn between $68,500 - $132,000 NZD
The median salary is $97,000
The average salary for a Chemist in New Zealand is NZD 68,500 - NZD 132,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 98,625 per year, based on 109 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chemist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Waikato, Palmerston North City, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 15 job openings.
Leading employers for Chemist roles in New Zealand include DataAnnotation, Alignerr, New Zealand Pharmaceuticals Limited, DSO National Laboratories, Argenta.
Explore 109 Chemist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.