Average salary
$92,603 - $96,581
Median salary
$92,603 - $96,581
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$69K
25th percentile$86K
Median$93K
75th percentile$97K
90th percentile$111K
50% of professionals earn between $86,113 - $96,581 NZD
The median salary is $92,603
Top cities
Auckland161 job openings
Wellington44 job openings
Hamilton39 job openings
Christchurch32 job openings
Dunedin28 job openings
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The average salary for a University Professor in New Zealand is NZD 92,603 - NZD 96,581 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 94,592 per year, based on 571 active job listings.
The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 161 job openings.
Explore 571 University Professor job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.