How much does a Photographer earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Photographer in New Zealand ranges from NZD 10,000 to NZD 10,000 NZD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 50 job listings

Salary Guide

Photographer salary in New Zealand

Based on 50 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$10,000 - $10,000

Median salary

$10,000 - $10,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$8K

25th percentile$10K

Median$10K

75th percentile$10K

90th percentile$12K

50% of professionals earn between $10,000 - $10,000 NZD

The median salary is $10,000

Top cities

Christchurch10 job openings

Auckland7 job openings

Blenheim5 job openings

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Photographer

50 job openings

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The average salary for a Photographer in New Zealand is NZD 10,000 - NZD 10,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 10,000 per year, based on 50 active job listings.

The cities with the most Photographer job opportunities in New Zealand are Christchurch, Auckland, Blenheim, Nelson, Queenstown. Christchurch leads with 10 job openings.

Explore 50 Photographer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.