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Salary Guide

University Professor Salary in New Zealand

Based on 668 job listings - 2026

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

Auckland180 job openings
Hamilton61 job openings
Christchurch59 job openings
Wellington44 job openings
Dunedin23 job openings
Bay Of Plenty21 job openings

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University Professor

668 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 668 active job listings.

The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 180 job openings.

Explore 668 University Professor job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.