Average salary
$135,000 - $156,700
Median salary
$135,000 - $156,700
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$84K
25th percentile$105K
Median$135K
75th percentile$157K
90th percentile$180K
50% of professionals earn between $105,000 - $156,700 NZD
The median salary is $135,000
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The average salary for a Data Scientist in New Zealand is NZD 135,000 - NZD 156,700 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 145,850 per year, based on 429 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Queenstown, Wellington, Otago, Workfromhome. Auckland leads with 133 job openings.
Explore 429 Data Scientist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.