50% of professionals earn between $14,480 - $17,605 NZD
The median salary is $16,042
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The average salary for a Data Scientist in New Zealand is NZD 16,042 - NZD 17,605 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 16,824 per year, based on 385 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Workfromhome, Bay Of Plenty. Auckland leads with 148 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in New Zealand include DataAnnotation, Crossing Hurdles, Alignerr, Binance, Air New Zealand.
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