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Salary Guide

Psychiatrist Salary in New Zealand

Based on 1,165 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$43,333 - $45,190
Median salary
$43,333 - $45,190
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$28K
25th percentile$36K
Median$43K
75th percentile$45K
90th percentile$52K

50% of professionals earn between $35,533 - $45,190 NZD

The median salary is $43,333

Top cities

Auckland324 job openings
Wellington141 job openings
Christchurch104 job openings
Porirua65 job openings
Dunedin55 job openings
Tauranga55 job openings
Nelson32 job openings
Hamilton30 job openings
New Plymouth29 job openings
Greymouth24 job openings
Napier City23 job openings
Whangarei23 job openings
Gisborne21 job openings

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Psychiatrist

1,165 job openings

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The average salary for a Psychiatrist in New Zealand is NZD 43,333 - NZD 45,190 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 44,262 per year, based on 1,165 active job listings.

The cities with the most Psychiatrist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Porirua, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 324 job openings.

Explore 1,165 Psychiatrist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.