Average salary
$67,015 - $100,766
Median salary
$67,015 - $100,766
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$8K
25th percentile$10K
Median$67K
75th percentile$101K
90th percentile$116K
50% of professionals earn between $10,268 - $100,766 NZD
The median salary is $67,015
Top cities
Auckland444 job openings
Wellington237 job openings
Tauranga66 job openings
Hamilton63 job openings
Christchurch59 job openings
Wellington Central36 job openings
Christchurch Central27 job openings
The average salary for a Lawyer in New Zealand is NZD 67,015 - NZD 100,766 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 83,891 per year, based on 1,228 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton, Christchurch. Auckland leads with 444 job openings.
Explore 1,228 Lawyer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.