Average salary
$57,500 - $70,144
Median salary
$57,500 - $70,144
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$39K
25th percentile$49K
Median$58K
75th percentile$70K
90th percentile$81K
50% of professionals earn between $48,500 - $70,144 NZD
The median salary is $57,500
Top cities
Christchurch60 job openings
Auckland54 job openings
Wellington30 job openings
Christchurch Central26 job openings
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The average salary for a Welder in New Zealand is NZD 57,500 - NZD 70,144 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 63,822 per year, based on 752 active job listings.
The cities with the most Welder job opportunities in New Zealand are Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch Central, Tauranga. Christchurch leads with 60 job openings.
Explore 752 Welder job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.