How much does a Special Education Teacher earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Special Education Teacher in New Zealand ranges from NZD 53,000 to NZD 95,500 NZD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 87 job listings

Salary Guide

Special Education Teacher Salary in New Zealand

Based on 87 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$53,000 - $95,500

Median salary

$63,750 - $85,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$40K

25th percentile$53K

Median$75K

75th percentile$96K

90th percentile$124K

50% of professionals earn between $53,000 - $95,500 NZD

The median salary is $74,500

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Special Education Teacher

87 job openings

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The average salary for a Special Education Teacher in New Zealand is NZD 53,000 - NZD 95,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 74,375 per year, based on 87 active job listings.

The cities with the most Special Education Teacher job opportunities in New Zealand are Whangarei, Auckland, Christchurch, Napier City, New Plymouth. Whangarei leads with 18 job openings.

Explore 87 Special Education Teacher job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.