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Salary Guide

Paralegal Salary in New Zealand

Based on 253 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$63,651 - $75,000
Median salary
$63,651 - $75,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$46K
25th percentile$57K
Median$64K
75th percentile$75K
90th percentile$86K

50% of professionals earn between $57,445 - $75,000 NZD

The median salary is $63,651

Top cities

Auckland57 job openings

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Paralegal

253 job openings

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The average salary for a Paralegal in New Zealand is NZD 63,651 - NZD 75,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 69,326 per year, based on 253 active job listings.

The cities with the most Paralegal job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch Central, Hamilton, Dunedin, Ashburton. Auckland leads with 57 job openings.

Explore 253 Paralegal job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.