Average salary
$85,833 - $117,224
Median salary
$85,833 - $117,224
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$11K
25th percentile$14K
Median$86K
75th percentile$117K
90th percentile$135K
50% of professionals earn between $14,167 - $117,224 NZD
The median salary is $85,833
Top cities
Auckland745 job openings
Wellington279 job openings
Queenstown173 job openings
Christchurch163 job openings
Wellington Central85 job openings
Hamilton79 job openings
Hastings46 job openings
Christchurch Central44 job openings
Auckland City31 job openings
Tauranga27 job openings
Dunedin25 job openings
Palmerston North22 job openings
Bay Of Plenty21 job openings
Hawke'S21 job openings
Hamilton Central20 job openings
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The average salary for a Project Manager in New Zealand is NZD 85,833 - NZD 117,224 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 101,529 per year, based on 2,847 active job listings.
The cities with the most Project Manager job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington Central. Auckland leads with 745 job openings.
Explore 2,847 Project Manager job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.