Average salary
$38,050 - $50,825
Median salary
$38,050 - $50,825
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$20K
25th percentile$25K
Median$38K
75th percentile$51K
90th percentile$58K
50% of professionals earn between $25,275 - $50,825 NZD
The median salary is $38,050
Top cities
Christchurch148 job openings
Auckland106 job openings
Wellington91 job openings
Tauranga54 job openings
Hamilton33 job openings
Dunedin28 job openings
Invercargill27 job openings
New Plymouth25 job openings
Christchurch Central22 job openings
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The average salary for a Welder in New Zealand is NZD 38,050 - NZD 50,825 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 44,438 per year, based on 1,128 active job listings.
The cities with the most Welder job opportunities in New Zealand are Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton. Christchurch leads with 148 job openings.
Explore 1,128 Welder job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.