Builder Salary in New Zealand
NZ$27.69
per hour
per year
NZ$59,600
per year
per hour
Builder - Hourly Pay & Average Salary NZ
The median (average) pay for a Builder in New Zealand is NZ$27.69 per hour (NZ$59,600 per year), which is 4% lower than the national median (average) salary.
Builder pay range: NZ$19.30 to NZ$48.30 an hour.
Builder pay range: NZ$19.30 to NZ$48.30 an hour.
NZ$19.30
Low
NZ$27.69
Median salary
NZ$48.30
High
NZ$42,100
Low
NZ$59,600
Median salary
NZ$103,500
High
View all Builder jobs on Jobted New Zealand
Builder Wage Range
New Builders entering the trade after completing a building apprenticeship tend to have the lowest wages, while more skilled, qualified Builders and Self-employed Builders / Contractors usually earn more.
Builder - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
An Entry Level Builder with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$20 gross per hour. A mid career Builder with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$26, while the average pay for an experienced Builder with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$38. Builders with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$45 an hour.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Builder
| Late Career | ▲ +63% |
| Experienced | ▲ +37% |
| Average Salary | NZ$27.69/hour |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -28% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
1%
1%
Male
99%
99%
Builder - Jobs by Location
Builder - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated.
Salary data are from Builder job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
Don’t miss out on new job vacancies!
Create a job alert for: Builder
Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Builder
How much does a Builder make in New Zealand?
What is the starting salary for a Builder in New Zealand?
What is the highest salary for a Builder in New Zealand?
Builder Jobs