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Salary Guide

Insurance Underwriter Salary in New Zealand

Based on 313 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$63,383 - $75,000
Median salary
$63,383 - $75,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$39K
25th percentile$49K
Median$63K
75th percentile$75K
90th percentile$86K

50% of professionals earn between $48,825 - $75,000 NZD

The median salary is $63,383

Top cities

Auckland113 job openings
Wellington25 job openings

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Insurance Underwriter

313 job openings

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The average salary for a Insurance Underwriter in New Zealand is NZD 63,383 - NZD 75,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 69,192 per year, based on 313 active job listings.

The cities with the most Insurance Underwriter job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Wellington Central, Christchurch, Auckland City. Auckland leads with 113 job openings.

Explore 313 Insurance Underwriter job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.