How much does a Research Scientist earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Research Scientist in New Zealand ranges from NZD 84,700 to NZD 121,900 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Research Scientist in New Zealand is NZD 94,000 - NZD 112,600 per year.

Research Scientist Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$84,700 - $121,900

Median salary

$94,000 - $112,600

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$72K

25th percentile$85K

Median$100K

75th percentile$122K

90th percentile$143K

50% of professionals earn between $84,700 - $121,900 NZD

The median salary is $100,200

NZD 88,500 - 127,400+5%

NZD 68,500 - 132,000-3%

NZD 68,500 - 129,000-4%

NZD 78,900 - 113,600-7%

NZD 91,400 - 131,600+8%

NZD 69,300 - 99,700-18%

NZD 69,300 - 99,700-18%

NZD 46,200 - 66,500-45%

NZD 138,000 - 220,000+73%

NZD 84,700 - 121,9000%

Research Scientist

Research Scientist - New Zealand 2026: NZD 84,700 - NZD 121,900. NZD 103,300 (median).