Average salary
$10,059 - $10,169
Median salary
$10,059 - $10,169
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$8K
25th percentile$10K
Median$10K
75th percentile$10K
90th percentile$12K
50% of professionals earn between $10,000 - $10,169 NZD
The median salary is $10,059
Top cities
Auckland427 job openings
Wellington229 job openings
Hamilton63 job openings
Tauranga63 job openings
Christchurch57 job openings
Wellington Central38 job openings
Christchurch Central23 job openings
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The average salary for a Lawyer in New Zealand is NZD 10,059 - NZD 10,169 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 10,114 per year, based on 1,195 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch. Auckland leads with 427 job openings.
Explore 1,195 Lawyer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.