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Salary Guide

Painter Salary in New Zealand

Based on 326 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$77,500 - $86,250
Median salary
$77,500 - $86,250
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$55K
25th percentile$69K
Median$78K
75th percentile$86K
90th percentile$99K

50% of professionals earn between $68,750 - $86,250 NZD

The median salary is $77,500

Top cities

Auckland53 job openings

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Painter

326 job openings

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The average salary for a Painter in New Zealand is NZD 77,500 - NZD 86,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 81,875 per year, based on 326 active job listings.

The cities with the most Painter job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Tauranga, Christchurch Central. Auckland leads with 53 job openings.

Explore 326 Painter job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.