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Salary Guide

Insurance Underwriter Salary in New Zealand

Based on 305 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$65,000 - $79,200
Median salary
$65,000 - $79,200
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$49K
25th percentile$62K
Median$65K
75th percentile$79K
90th percentile$91K

50% of professionals earn between $61,766 - $79,200 NZD

The median salary is $65,000

Top cities

Auckland111 job openings
Wellington23 job openings

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Insurance Underwriter

305 job openings

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The average salary for a Insurance Underwriter in New Zealand is NZD 65,000 - NZD 79,200 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 72,100 per year, based on 305 active job listings.

The cities with the most Insurance Underwriter job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Wellington Central, Auckland City. Auckland leads with 111 job openings.

Explore 305 Insurance Underwriter job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.