How much does a Film Director earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Film Director in New Zealand ranges from NZD 66,000 to NZD 140,000 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Film Director in New Zealand is NZD 81,250 - NZD 118,250 per year.

Film Director Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$66,000 - $140,000

Median salary

$81,250 - $118,250

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$48K

25th percentile$66K

Median$97K

75th percentile$140K

90th percentile$174K

50% of professionals earn between $66,000 - $140,000 NZD

The median salary is $96,500

NZD 70,500 - 148,000+6%

NZD 82,000 - 150,000+13%

NZD 52,900 - 76,200-37%

NZD 36,500 - 81,500-43%

NZD 109,000 - 197,000+49%

NZD 78,900 - 113,600-7%

NZD 78,900 - 113,600-7%

NZD 68,500 - 132,000-3%

NZD 68,500 - 129,000-4%

NZD 66,500 - 129,000-5%

Film Director

Film Director - New Zealand 2026: NZD 66,000 - NZD 140,000. NZD 99,750 (median).