How much does a ESL Teacher earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for ESL Teacher in New Zealand ranges from NZD 56,500 to NZD 100,000 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a ESL Teacher in New Zealand is NZD 68,000 - NZD 89,750 per year.

ESL Teacher Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$56,500 - $100,000

Median salary

$68,000 - $89,750

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$43K

25th percentile$57K

Median$80K

75th percentile$100K

90th percentile$129K

50% of professionals earn between $56,500 - $100,000 NZD

The median salary is $79,500

NZD 56,500 - 100,0000%

NZD 53,000 - 95,500-5%

NZD 83,866 - 87,447+9%

NZD 89,189 - 97,980+20%

NZD 75,100 - 108,000+17%

NZD 91,302 - 102,461+24%

NZD 84,700 - 121,900+32%

NZD 95,779 - 103,198+27%

NZD 11,642 - 12,500-85%

NZD 57,000 - 111,000+7%

ESL Teacher

ESL Teacher - New Zealand 2026: NZD 56,500 - NZD 100,000. NZD 78,875 (median).