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Salary Guide

Physical Therapist Salary in New Zealand

Based on 761 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$77,695 - $85,000
Median salary
$77,695 - $85,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$52K
25th percentile$64K
Median$78K
75th percentile$85K
90th percentile$98K

50% of professionals earn between $64,482 - $85,000 NZD

The median salary is $77,695

Top cities

Auckland126 job openings
Wellington45 job openings
Christchurch33 job openings
New Plymouth26 job openings
Palmerston North22 job openings

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Physical Therapist

761 job openings

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The average salary for a Physical Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 77,695 - NZD 85,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 81,348 per year, based on 761 active job listings.

The cities with the most Physical Therapist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, New Plymouth, Palmerston North. Auckland leads with 126 job openings.

Explore 761 Physical Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.