Farm Worker Salary in New Zealand
NZ$43,522
per year
per hour
NZ$20.92
per hour
per year
Farm Worker - Average Salar& Hourly Pay NZ
The median (average) salary for a Farm Worker in New Zealand is NZ$43,522 per year (NZ$20.92 per hour), which is 30% lower than the national median (average) salary.
Farm Worker salary range: NZ$39,405 to NZ$57,400 (excluding non-cash benefits like accommodation, firewood, internet access).
Farm Worker salary range: NZ$39,405 to NZ$57,400 (excluding non-cash benefits like accommodation, firewood, internet access).
NZ$39,405
Low
NZ$43,522
Median salary
NZ$57,400
High
NZ$18.94
Low
NZ$20.92
Median salary
NZ$27.60
High
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Farm Worker Wage Range
Among Farm Workers, new Farm Hands or Grain Farm Workers tend to have the lowest pay rates, while experienced Dairy Farm Workers usually earn more.
Farm Worker - Pay Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Farm Worker | NZ$47K/year | +7% |
| Crop Farm Worker | NZ$42K/year | -4% |
Farm Worker - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
An Entry Level Farm Worker with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$40,000 gross per year. A mid career Farm Worker with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$43,000, while the average income for an experienced Farm Worker with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$48,000. Farm Workers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$50,000.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Farm Worker
| Late Career | ▲ +15% |
| Experienced | ▲ +10% |
| Average Salary | NZ$43,522/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -1% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -8% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
23%
23%
Male
77%
77%
Farm Worker - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated.
Salary data are from Farm Worker job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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