50% of professionals earn between $10,833 - $77,886 NZD
The median salary is $74,490
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The average salary for a Lawyer in New Zealand is NZD 74,490 - NZD 77,886 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 76,188 per year, based on 1,360 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch, Wellington Central. Auckland leads with 575 job openings.
Leading employers for Lawyer roles in New Zealand include New Zealand Government, Stellar Recruitment, Chapman Tripp, Artesia General Hospital, Hobec.
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