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Salary Guide

Surgeon Salary in New Zealand

Based on 371 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$282,000 - $505,000
Median salary
$339,000 - $450,500
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$213K
25th percentile$282K
Median$396K
75th percentile$505K
90th percentile$652K

50% of professionals earn between $282,000 - $505,000 NZD

The median salary is $396,000

Top cities

Auckland73 job openings
Christchurch71 job openings
Nelson30 job openings
Whangarei27 job openings

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Surgeon

371 job openings

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The average salary for a Surgeon in New Zealand is NZD 282,000 - NZD 505,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 394,750 per year, based on 371 active job listings.

The cities with the most Surgeon job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson, Whangarei, Wellington. Auckland leads with 73 job openings.

Explore 371 Surgeon job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.