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Salary Guide

Insurance Underwriter Salary in New Zealand

Based on 295 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$63,383 - $68,550
Median salary
$63,383 - $68,550
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$39K
25th percentile$49K
Median$63K
75th percentile$69K
90th percentile$79K

50% of professionals earn between $48,825 - $68,550 NZD

The median salary is $63,383

Top cities

Auckland104 job openings
Wellington22 job openings

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Insurance Underwriter

295 job openings

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The average salary for a Insurance Underwriter in New Zealand is NZD 63,383 - NZD 68,550 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 65,967 per year, based on 295 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 104 job openings.

Explore 295 Insurance Underwriter job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.