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Salary Guide

Insurance Underwriter Salary in New Zealand

Based on 298 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$61,766 - $83,383
Median salary
$61,766 - $83,383
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$29K
25th percentile$36K
Median$62K
75th percentile$83K
90th percentile$96K

50% of professionals earn between $35,883 - $83,383 NZD

The median salary is $61,766

Top cities

Auckland103 job openings
Wellington22 job openings

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Insurance Underwriter

298 job openings

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The average salary for a Insurance Underwriter in New Zealand is NZD 61,766 - NZD 83,383 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 72,575 per year, based on 298 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 103 job openings.

Explore 298 Insurance Underwriter job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.