How much does a Translator earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Translator in New Zealand ranges from NZD 49,000 to NZD 88,500 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Translator in New Zealand is NZD 58,750 - NZD 78,500 per year.

Translator Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$49,000 - $88,500

Median salary

$58,750 - $78,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$37K

25th percentile$49K

Median$69K

75th percentile$89K

90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $49,000 - $88,500 NZD

The median salary is $68,500

NZD 59,700 - 85,900+6%

NZD 50,000 - 72,000-11%

NZD 50,000 - 72,000-11%

NZD 58,500 - 119,000+29%

NZD 61,500 - 118,000+31%

NZD 34,000 - 71,000-24%

NZD 11,516 - 51,554-54%

NZD 50,417 - 70,208-12%

NZD 101,000 - 145,400+79%

NZD 49,000 - 87,000-1%

Translator

Translator - New Zealand 2026: NZD 49,000 - NZD 88,500. NZD 68,625 (median).