Average salary
$62,000 - $64,972
Median salary
$62,000 - $64,972
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$46K
25th percentile$57K
Median$62K
75th percentile$65K
90th percentile$75K
50% of professionals earn between $57,000 - $64,972 NZD
The median salary is $62,000
Top cities
Auckland526 job openings
Wellington231 job openings
Christchurch179 job openings
Queenstown154 job openings
Hamilton83 job openings
Dunedin64 job openings
Whangarei41 job openings
Tauranga38 job openings
Christchurch Central33 job openings
Rotorua33 job openings
Cambridge29 job openings
New Plymouth28 job openings
Invercargill26 job openings
Nelson25 job openings
Auckland City22 job openings
Wellington Central22 job openings
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The average salary for a Receptionist in New Zealand is NZD 62,000 - NZD 64,972 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 63,486 per year, based on 2,657 active job listings.
The cities with the most Receptionist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 526 job openings.
Explore 2,657 Receptionist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.