Average salary
$92,603 - $97,844
Median salary
$92,603 - $97,844
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$69K
25th percentile$86K
Median$93K
75th percentile$98K
90th percentile$113K
50% of professionals earn between $85,835 - $97,844 NZD
The median salary is $92,603
Top cities
Auckland165 job openings
Wellington44 job openings
Hamilton40 job openings
Christchurch34 job openings
Dunedin28 job openings
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The average salary for a University Professor in New Zealand is NZD 92,603 - NZD 97,844 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 95,224 per year, based on 584 active job listings.
The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 165 job openings.
Explore 584 University Professor job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.