50% of professionals earn between $10,104 - $114,944 NZD
The median salary is $58,417
The average salary for a Lawyer in New Zealand is NZD 58,417 - NZD 114,944 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 86,681 per year, based on 1,475 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Wellington Central, Tauranga, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 583 job openings.
Leading employers for Lawyer roles in New Zealand include Fluid Recruitment Limited, Tyler Wren, Mercor, New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development, Artemis Executive Recruitment Limited.
Explore 1,475 Lawyer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.