How much does a Paralegal earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Paralegal in New Zealand ranges from NZD 50,000 to NZD 90,500 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Paralegal in New Zealand is NZD 60,250 - NZD 80,500 per year.

Paralegal Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$50,000 - $90,500

Median salary

$60,250 - $80,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$38K

25th percentile$50K

Median$71K

75th percentile$91K

90th percentile$118K

50% of professionals earn between $50,000 - $90,500 NZD

The median salary is $70,500

NZD 46,200 - 66,500-20%

NZD 64,500 - 116,000+28%

NZD 74,490 - 77,886+8%

NZD 11,329 - 13,165-83%

NZD 122,000 - 253,000+167%

NZD 122,000 - 253,000+167%

NZD 131,000 - 198,000+134%

NZD 50,500 - 87,500-2%

NZD 50,500 - 87,500-2%

NZD 50,000 - 94,000+2%

Paralegal

Paralegal - New Zealand 2026: NZD 50,000 - NZD 90,500. NZD 70,375 (median).