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Salary Guide

Pharmacist Salary in New Zealand

Based on 1,079 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

Auckland196 job openings
Wellington177 job openings
New Plymouth77 job openings
Dunedin49 job openings
Tauranga44 job openings
Christchurch36 job openings
Hamilton26 job openings
Whangarei26 job openings
Ashburton22 job openings

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Pharmacist

1,079 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 1,079 active job listings.

The cities with the most Pharmacist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth, Dunedin, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 196 job openings.

Explore 1,079 Pharmacist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.