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Salary Guide

University Professor Salary in New Zealand

Based on 592 job listings - 2026

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

Auckland170 job openings
Wellington43 job openings
Christchurch43 job openings
Hamilton43 job openings
Dunedin25 job openings

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University Professor

592 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 592 active job listings.

The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 170 job openings.

Explore 592 University Professor job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.