Truck Driver Salary in New Zealand

NZ$27.20
per hour
per year
NZ$65,280
per year
per hour

Truck Driver - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Truck Driver in New Zealand is NZ$27.20 per hour (NZ$65,280 per year working about 50 hours a week), which is 6% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Truck Driver pay range: NZ$21.33 to NZ$40.32 an hour.
NZ$21.33
Low
NZ$27.20
Median salary
NZ$40.32
High
NZ$51,192
Low
NZ$65,280
Median salary
NZ$96,768
High

Truck Driver Salary Range

Low
NZ$21.33
Median salary
NZ$27.20
Experienced
NZ$30.60
High
NZ$40.32
Low
NZ$51,192
Median salary
NZ$65,280
Experienced
NZ$73,440
High
NZ$96,768
Among heavy vehicle licence holders in New Zealand, Truck Drivers starting out on a class two licence tend to have the lowest pay rates, while Truckies with a class five licence driving a truck and trailer usually earn more.

Truck Driver - Pay Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Class 5 Truck DriverNZ$30.20/hour
+11% 

Truck Driver - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An Entry Level Truck Driver with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$55,590 gross per year. A mid career Truck Driver with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$64,070, while the average income for an experienced Truck Driver with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$73,440. Heavy Truck Drivers with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$80,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Truck Driver

Late Career▲ +23%
Experienced▲ +13%
Average SalaryNZ$65,280/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -15%

Gender Breakdown

Female
9%
Male
91%

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Truck Driver - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Truck Driver make in New Zealand?
A Truck Driver in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$27.20 gross per hour, which is about NZ$65,280 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Truck Driver updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Truck Driver in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Truck Driver in New Zealand is around NZ$21.33 gross per hour. Truck Drivers starting out on a class two licence usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Truck Driver in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Truck Driver in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$40.32 gross per hour. Truckies with a class five licence driving a truck and trailer usually have the highest salaries.
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