In this video I tell some median salaries for different occupations in New Zealand:
Accounting: $65,000, with a range of $42,000–$125,000
Banking, finance, and insurance: $65,000, with a range of $42,000–$125,000
Construction and architecture: $65,000, with a range of $37,000–$145,000
Engineering: $70,000, with a range of $42,000–$125,000
Executive and general management: $85,000, with a range of $45,000–$207,000
IT: $100,000, with a range of $45,000–$207,000
Legal: $65,000, with a range of $40,000–$115,000
Property: $75,000, with a range of $42,000–$155,000
Sales: $60,000, with a range of $37,000–$105,000
Truck driver
The average annual salary for a truck driver in New Zealand is between $75,000 and $95,000. The average salary for a medium rigid truck driver is between $55,000 and $65,000, while the average salary for a heavy rigid truck driver is between $65,000 and $70,000.
Primary school teacher
The average salary for a primary school teacher in New Zealand is between $55,000 and $91,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Teachers with higher qualifications usually start on $66,000 and can earn up to $95,000.
Early childhood teacher
The average salary for an early childhood teacher in New Zealand is around $60,000.
Some of the highest paying jobs in New Zealand include:
Surgeon: Low of $151,000 and mid of $212,000
Judge: Low of $334,000 and mid of $413,000
Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Low of $180,000 and mid of $250,000
Strategy Manager: Low of $200,000 and mid of $230,000
The cost of living in New Zealand depends on several factors, including whether you live alone or with a family, whether you live in a city or a town, and whether you have rent or a mortgage:
Single person
A single person can expect to pay around NZD 3,132 per month with rent, or NZD 1,307 per month without rent.
Student
A student can expect to pay around NZD 3,600 per month with rent, or NZD 1,700 per month without rent.
Family of four
A family of four can expect to pay around NZD 7,076 per month with rent, or NZD 4,011 per month without rent.
Groceries
A person can expect to spend around NZD 100–$150 per week on groceries.
Other costs
A small packet of two chicken breasts can cost NZD 7.00–$15.00, while a small packet of steaks for two people can cost NZD 13.00–$20.00.
website for sallary guide: https://www.careers.govt.nz/job-hunting/whats-happening-in-the-job-market/salary-guide/