What is the median salary for Lawyer in Wellington?

The median salary for Lawyer in Wellington is NZD 90,000 - NZD 100,000 per year.

How does the Lawyer salary in Wellington compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Lawyer in New Zealand is NZD 90,000 - NZD 100,000, while in Wellington it is NZD 90,000 - NZD 100,000.

Top companies hiring Lawyer in Wellington include Fluid Recruitment, Simpson Grierson.

Based on 200 job listings - Wellington, New Zealand 2026

Average salary

$90,000 - $100,000

Median salary

$90,000 - $100,000

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Auckland1,119 job openings

Christchurch197 job openings

Tauranga108 job openings

Dunedin100 job openings

Workfromhome53 job openings

Hamilton50 job openings

Queenstown38 job openings

Waikato35 job openings

Nelson32 job openings

Upper Hutt21 job openings

Bay Of Plenty20 job openings

Otago20 job openings

Lawyer

200 job openings in Wellington

The average salary for a Lawyer in Wellington, New Zealand is NZD 90,000 - NZD 100,000 per year in 2026, based on 200 job listings.

Leading employers for Lawyer roles in New Zealand include Fluid Recruitment, Simpson Grierson.

Explore 200 Lawyer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.