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Salary Guide

Psychologist Salary in New Zealand

Based on 898 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$71,274 - $85,916
Median salary
$71,274 - $85,916
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$29K
25th percentile$36K
Median$71K
75th percentile$86K
90th percentile$99K

50% of professionals earn between $36,175 - $85,916 NZD

The median salary is $71,274

Top cities

Auckland120 job openings
Wellington58 job openings
Christchurch55 job openings
Hamilton30 job openings
Queenstown28 job openings
Wellington Central22 job openings

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Psychologist

898 job openings

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The average salary for a Psychologist in New Zealand is NZD 71,274 - NZD 85,916 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 78,595 per year, based on 898 active job listings.

The cities with the most Psychologist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 120 job openings.

Explore 898 Psychologist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.