Careers advice
Everything you need to know about salaries in NZ
Let’s boost your salary knowledge.
Last updated: 2 February 2023
What you’ll learn:
What’s the difference between a salary and a wage?
Staff in sectors such as hospitality are typically paid wages rather than a salary.
Important wage facts for New Zealand
What is the average wage in NZ?
What is the minimum wage in NZ?
What is the living wage in NZ?
What is the gender pay gap, and how is it calculated?
How to work out if you’re being paid fairly
You'll need to be able to track wage trends to determine if you're being paid fairly.
How to ask for a payrise
There's an art to asking for a payrise.
How to negotiate pay in a job interview
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