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Salary Guide

Psychiatrist Salary in New Zealand

Based on 1,133 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$35,533 - $39,433
Median salary
$35,533 - $39,433
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$25K
25th percentile$32K
Median$36K
75th percentile$39K
90th percentile$45K

50% of professionals earn between $31,633 - $39,433 NZD

The median salary is $35,533

Top cities

Auckland320 job openings
Wellington135 job openings
Christchurch103 job openings
Tauranga59 job openings
Porirua58 job openings
Dunedin56 job openings
Nelson39 job openings
New Plymouth29 job openings
Hamilton28 job openings
Greymouth22 job openings
Gisborne20 job openings
Napier City20 job openings

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Psychiatrist

1,133 job openings

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The average salary for a Psychiatrist in New Zealand is NZD 35,533 - NZD 39,433 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 37,483 per year, based on 1,133 active job listings.

The cities with the most Psychiatrist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Porirua. Auckland leads with 320 job openings.

Explore 1,133 Psychiatrist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.