Average salary
$81,389 - $83,286
Median salary
$81,389 - $83,286
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$13K
25th percentile$16K
Median$81K
75th percentile$83K
90th percentile$96K
50% of professionals earn between $16,042 - $83,286 NZD
The median salary is $81,389
Top cities
Auckland406 job openings
Wellington225 job openings
Christchurch107 job openings
Gisborne85 job openings
New Plymouth77 job openings
Whangarei72 job openings
Hamilton69 job openings
Tauranga59 job openings
Dunedin52 job openings
Whanganui41 job openings
Nelson34 job openings
Palmerston North34 job openings
Porirua29 job openings
Invercargill24 job openings
Rotorua23 job openings
Hastings22 job openings
Wellington Central22 job openings
Napier City21 job openings
Queenstown21 job openings
Timaru20 job openings
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The average salary for a Psychologist in New Zealand is NZD 81,389 - NZD 83,286 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 82,338 per year, based on 1,901 active job listings.
The cities with the most Psychologist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne, New Plymouth. Auckland leads with 406 job openings.
Explore 1,901 Psychologist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.