Pilot Salary in New Zealand

NZ$76,213
per year
per month
NZ$6,350
per month
per year

Pilot - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Pilot in New Zealand is NZ$76,213 per year (NZ$6,350 per month), which is 23% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Pilot salary: NZ$46,570 to NZ$245,000.
NZ$46,570
Low
NZ$76,213
Median salary
NZ$245,000
High
NZ$3,880
Low
NZ$6,350
Median salary
NZ$20,420
High

Airline Pilot Salary Range

Low
NZ$46,570
Median salary
NZ$76,213
Experienced
NZ$158,684
High
NZ$245,000
Low
NZ$3,880
Median salary
NZ$6,350
Experienced
NZ$13,220
High
NZ$20,420
Among Airline Pilots in New Zealand, new Pilots on domestic routes tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced International Pilot Captains working for a large airliner such as Air NZ usually earn more.

Pilot - Pay Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Airline Pilot at Air New ZealandNZ$108K/year
+41% 
Helicopter PilotNZ$95K/year
+25% 
Air Force Pilot at Royal NZ Air ForceNZ$94K/year
+23% 
Commercial PilotNZ$75K/year
 -2%

Pilot - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An Entry Level Aeroplane Pilot with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$50,000 gross per year. A mid career Pilot with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$63,982, while the average income for an experienced Pilot with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$158,600. Airline Pilots with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$186,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Pilot

Late Career▲ +144%
Experienced▲ +108%
Average SalaryNZ$76,213/year
Mid Career▼ -16%
Entry Level▼ -34%

Gender Breakdown

Female
4%
Male
96%

Pilot - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Pilot make in New Zealand?
A Pilot in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$76,213 gross per year, which is about NZ$6,350 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Pilot updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Pilot in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Pilot in New Zealand is around NZ$46,570 gross per year. New Pilots on domestic routes usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Pilot in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Pilot in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$245,000 gross per year. International Pilot Captains working for a large airliner such as Air NZ usually have the highest salaries.
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