Farm Manager Salary in New Zealand

NZ$66,358
per year
per hour
NZ$31.90
per hour
per year

Farm Manager - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Farm Manager in New Zealand is NZ$66,358 per year (NZ$31.90 per hour), which is 7% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Farm Manager salary range: NZ$52,390 to NZ$105,000 (excluding non-cash benefits like free accommodation, meat, power supply).
NZ$52,390
Low
NZ$66,358
Median salary
NZ$105,000
High
NZ$25.19
Low
NZ$31.90
Median salary
NZ$50.48
High

Farm Manager Salary Range

Low
NZ$52,390
Median salary
NZ$66,358
Senior
NZ$74,772
High
NZ$105,000
Low
NZ$25.19
Median salary
NZ$31.90
Senior
NZ$35.95
High
NZ$50.48
Among Farm Managers, Junior Farm Assistants or Assistant Herd Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Dairy Farm Managers / Operations Managers or Farmers who own their own property and stock usually earn more.

Farm Manager - Pay Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Dairy Farm ManagerNZ$72K/year
+8% 
Stock ManagerNZ$58K/year
 -12%
Assistant Farm ManagerNZ$52K/year
 -21%

Farm Manager - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

A Junior Farm Manager with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$53,000 gross per year. A mid career Farm Manager with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$65,000, while the average income for a Senior Farm Manager with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$74,000. Farm Managers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$90,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Farm Manager

Late Career▲ +36%
Senior▲ +12%
Average SalaryNZ$66,358/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Junior▼ -20%

Gender Breakdown

Female
18%
Male
82%

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Farm Manager - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated. Salary data are from Farm Manager job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Farm Manager

How much does a Farm Manager make in New Zealand?
A Farm Manager in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$66,358 gross per year, which is about NZ$31.90 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Farm Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Farm Manager in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Farm Manager in New Zealand is around NZ$52,390 gross per year. Junior Farm Assistants or Assistant Herd Managers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Farm Manager in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Farm Manager in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$105,000 gross per year. Dairy Farm Managers / Operations Managers or Farmers who own their own property and stock usually have the highest salaries.
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