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Salary Guide

Insurance Underwriter Salary in New Zealand

Based on 304 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$57,500 - $81,250
Median salary
$57,500 - $81,250
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$27K
25th percentile$34K
Median$58K
75th percentile$81K
90th percentile$93K

50% of professionals earn between $33,750 - $81,250 NZD

The median salary is $57,500

Top cities

Auckland104 job openings
Wellington23 job openings

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Insurance Underwriter

304 job openings

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The average salary for a Insurance Underwriter in New Zealand is NZD 57,500 - NZD 81,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 69,375 per year, based on 304 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 304 Insurance Underwriter job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.