Lawyer Salary in New Zealand
NZ$115,848
per year
per hour
NZ$55.70
per hour
per year
Lawyer - Average Salary NZ
The median (average) salary for a Lawyer in New Zealand is NZ$115,848 per year (NZ$55.70 per hour), which is 87% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Lawyer salary range: NZ$41,212 to NZ$200,000 (excluding bonuses and benefits).
Lawyer salary range: NZ$41,212 to NZ$200,000 (excluding bonuses and benefits).
NZ$41,212
Low
NZ$115,848
Median salary
NZ$200,000
High
NZ$19.81
Low
NZ$55.70
Median salary
NZ$96.15
High
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Lawyer Salary Range
Among Lawyers, Junior Lawyers employed in small to medium law firms or Criminal Lawyers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced In-House Lawyers in commercial/corporate enterprises or Senior Associate Lawyers in large law firms usually earn more.
Lawyer - Pay Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Lawyer | NZ$169K/year | +46% |
| Criminal Lawyer | NZ$80K/year | -31% |
| Junior Lawyer | NZ$43K/year | -63% |
Lawyer - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
A young Lawyer with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$43,000 gross per year. A mid career Lawyer with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$95,000, while the average income for a Senior Lawyer with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$133,000. Lawyers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$160,000.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Lawyer
| Late Career | ▲ +38% |
| Senior | ▲ +15% |
| Average Salary | NZ$115,848/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -18% |
| Early Career | ▼ -63% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
50%
50%
Male
50%
50%
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The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated.
Salary data are from Lawyer job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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