Average salary
$66,801 - $78,401
Median salary
$66,801 - $78,401
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$31K
25th percentile$39K
Median$67K
75th percentile$78K
90th percentile$90K
50% of professionals earn between $38,817 - $78,401 NZD
The median salary is $66,801
Top cities
The average salary for a Payroll Specialist in New Zealand is NZD 66,801 - NZD 78,401 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 72,601 per year, based on 475 active job listings.
The cities with the most Payroll Specialist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 115 job openings.
Explore 475 Payroll Specialist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.