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Salary Guide

Pharmacist Salary in New Zealand

Based on 1,055 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$114,000 - $182,000
Median salary
$136,500 - $170,500
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$88K
25th percentile$114K
Median$159K
75th percentile$182K
90th percentile$221K

50% of professionals earn between $114,000 - $182,000 NZD

The median salary is $159,000

Top cities

Auckland195 job openings
Wellington172 job openings
New Plymouth74 job openings
Dunedin49 job openings
Tauranga42 job openings
Christchurch38 job openings
Hamilton27 job openings
Whangarei27 job openings
Ashburton22 job openings

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Pharmacist

1,055 job openings

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The average salary for a Pharmacist in New Zealand is NZD 114,000 - NZD 182,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 153,500 per year, based on 1,055 active job listings.

The cities with the most Pharmacist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth, Dunedin, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 195 job openings.

Explore 1,055 Pharmacist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.