Average salary
$79,812 - $104,167
Median salary
$79,812 - $104,167
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$15K
25th percentile$18K
Median$80K
75th percentile$104K
90th percentile$120K
50% of professionals earn between $18,473 - $104,167 NZD
The median salary is $79,812
Top cities
Auckland66 job openings
Wellington54 job openings
Christchurch54 job openings
Dunedin36 job openings
Tauranga23 job openings
Whanganui21 job openings
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The average salary for a Dentist in New Zealand is NZD 79,812 - NZD 104,167 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 91,990 per year, based on 610 active job listings.
The cities with the most Dentist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 66 job openings.
Explore 610 Dentist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.