How much does a Librarian earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Librarian in New Zealand ranges from NZD 74,524 to NZD 82,762 NZD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 180 job listings

Salary Guide

Librarian Salary in New Zealand

Based on 180 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$74,524 - $82,762

Median salary

$74,524 - $82,762

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$53K

25th percentile$66K

Median$75K

75th percentile$83K

90th percentile$95K

50% of professionals earn between $66,285 - $82,762 NZD

The median salary is $74,524

Top cities

Auckland60 job openings

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Librarian

180 job openings

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The average salary for a Librarian in New Zealand is NZD 74,524 - NZD 82,762 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 78,643 per year, based on 180 active job listings.

The cities with the most Librarian job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Mangawhai, Nelson, Wellington, New Plymouth. Auckland leads with 60 job openings.

Explore 180 Librarian job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.