How much does a Truck Driver earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Truck Driver in New Zealand ranges from NZD 50,000 to NZD 72,000 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Truck Driver in New Zealand is NZD 55,500 - NZD 66,500 per year.

Truck Driver Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$50,000 - $72,000

Median salary

$55,500 - $66,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$43K

25th percentile$50K

Median$59K

75th percentile$72K

90th percentile$84K

50% of professionals earn between $50,000 - $72,000 NZD

The median salary is $59,200

Unlock percentiles, experience bands and a printable salary report from current market data.

NZD 80,000 - 108,818+55%

NZD 91,400 - 131,600+83%

NZD 127,000 - 194,000+163%

NZD 244,000 - 370,000+403%

NZD 50,000 - 72,0000%

NZD 50,000 - 72,0000%

NZD 50,000 - 72,0000%

NZD 50,000 - 72,0000%

NZD 42,500 - 74,500-4%

NZD 38,421 - 64,724-15%

Truck Driver

Truck Driver - New Zealand 2026: NZD 50,000 - NZD 72,000. NZD 61,000 (median).