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Salary Guide

Psychiatrist Salary in New Zealand

Based on 1,160 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

Auckland321 job openings
Wellington143 job openings
Christchurch102 job openings
Porirua63 job openings
Tauranga57 job openings
Dunedin53 job openings
Nelson33 job openings
Hamilton29 job openings
New Plymouth29 job openings
Greymouth25 job openings
Napier City23 job openings
Gisborne22 job openings
Whangarei22 job openings

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Psychiatrist

1,160 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 1,160 active job listings.

The cities with the most Psychiatrist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Porirua, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 321 job openings.

Explore 1,160 Psychiatrist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.