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Salary Guide

Police Officer Salary in New Zealand

Based on 119 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$69,279 - $69,640
Median salary
$69,279 - $69,640
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$55K
25th percentile$69K
Median$69K
75th percentile$70K
90th percentile$80K

50% of professionals earn between $68,919 - $69,640 NZD

The median salary is $69,279

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Police Officer

119 job openings

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The average salary for a Police Officer in New Zealand is NZD 69,279 - NZD 69,640 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 69,460 per year, based on 119 active job listings.

The cities with the most Police Officer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Invercargill City, Milburn, Otago. Auckland leads with 14 job openings.

Explore 119 Police Officer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.