Average salary
$92,603 - $97,377
Median salary
$92,603 - $97,377
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$69K
25th percentile$86K
Median$93K
75th percentile$97K
90th percentile$112K
50% of professionals earn between $86,113 - $97,377 NZD
The median salary is $92,603
Top cities
Auckland181 job openings
Hamilton63 job openings
Christchurch57 job openings
Wellington44 job openings
Bay Of Plenty27 job openings
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The average salary for a University Professor in New Zealand is NZD 92,603 - NZD 97,377 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 94,990 per year, based on 676 active job listings.
The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, Wellington, Bay Of Plenty. Auckland leads with 181 job openings.
Explore 676 University Professor job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.