Plumber Salary in New Zealand
NZ$29.43
per hour
per year
NZ$63,200
per year
per hour
Plumber - Hourly Pay & Average Salary NZ
The median (average) pay for a Plumber in New Zealand is NZ$29.43 per hour (NZ$63,200 per year), which is 2% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Plumber pay range: NZ$19.90 to NZ$44 an hour.
Plumber pay range: NZ$19.90 to NZ$44 an hour.
NZ$19.90
Low
NZ$29.43
Median salary
NZ$44
High
NZ$41,400
Low
NZ$63,200
Median salary
NZ$95,500
High
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Plumber, Gasfitter & Drainlayer Wage Range
Among Plumbers, Plumber Apprentices and new tradesmen right after completing a Level 4 Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying tend to have the lowest wages, while more experienced, Registered Plumbers, Certifying Plumbers / Gas Fitters or self-employed contractors usually earn more.
Plumber - Pay Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Certifying Plumber | NZ$36.20/hour | +23% |
| Fully qualified Plumber | NZ$29.40/hour | ±0% |
| Drainlayer | NZ$25.90/hour | -12% |
| Apprentice Plumber | NZ$16.50/hour | -44% |
Plumber - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
An Entry Level Plumber with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$45,000 gross per year. A licensed Plumber with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$61,000, while the average income for an experienced Plumber with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$74,000. Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$90,000.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Plumber
| Late Career | ▲ +42% |
| Experienced | ▲ +17% |
| Average Salary | NZ$63,200/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -29% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
1%
1%
Male
99%
99%
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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 Plumber job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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