Average salary
$92,603 - $95,779
Median salary
$92,603 - $95,779
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$68K
25th percentile$86K
Median$93K
75th percentile$96K
90th percentile$110K
50% of professionals earn between $85,557 - $95,779 NZD
The median salary is $92,603
Top cities
Auckland163 job openings
Wellington44 job openings
Christchurch34 job openings
Hamilton33 job openings
Dunedin27 job openings
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The average salary for a University Professor in New Zealand is NZD 92,603 - NZD 95,779 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 94,191 per year, based on 542 active job listings.
The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 163 job openings.
Explore 542 University Professor job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.