50% of professionals earn between $12,500 - $106,562 NZD
The median salary is $74,490
The average salary for a Lawyer in New Zealand is NZD 74,490 - NZD 106,562 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 90,526 per year, based on 1,491 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton, Christchurch. Auckland leads with 553 job openings.
Leading employers for Lawyer roles in New Zealand include Dentons Canada, Sainsbury Logan & Williams, Chapman Tripp, Drake New Zealand, New Zealand Government.
Explore 1,491 Lawyer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.