Project Manager Salaries
Project Manager salaries in New Zealand
Base pay
$90K - $130K/yr
$110K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$10K/yrAverage
$4K - $15K/yrRange
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Total pay trajectory
Project Manager
$94K–$145K/yr
Senior Project Manager
$125K–$165K/yr
Principal Project Manager
$123K–$173K/yr
Popular companies for Project Managers in New Zealand
1,308 companies
1,308 Popular companies with Project Manager
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Recent salaries shared by Project Manager
50 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Project Manager
10-14 Years
$172K/yr
$172K • $0
Taupo, Waikato
submitted on 26 May 2026
$172K/yr
$172K • $0
Project Manager
7-9 Years
$100K - $116K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 24 May 2026
$100K - $116K/yr
Project Manager
1-3 Years
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Christchurch, Canterbury
submitted on 18 May 2026
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Project Manager
1-3 Years
$119K/yr
$119K • $0
Christchurch, Canterbury
submitted on 17 May 2026
$119K/yr
$119K • $0
Project Manager
10-14 Years
$134K/yr
$134K • $0
Christchurch, Canterbury
submitted on 15 May 2026
$134K/yr
$134K • $0
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Project Manager
10-14 Years
$154K/yr
$154K • $0
Auckland, Auckland
submitted on 18 Apr 2026
$154K/yr
$154K • $0
Project Manager
7-9 Years
$107K - $124K/yr
Hamilton, Waikato
submitted on 11 Apr 2026
$107K - $124K/yr
Project Manager
15+ Years
$129K - $150K/yr
Wellington, Wellington
submitted on 7 Apr 2026
$129K - $150K/yr
Project Manager
1-3 Years
$81K/yr
$81K • $0
Queenstown, Otago
submitted on 27 Mar 2026
$81K/yr
$81K • $0
Project Manager
15+ Years
$111K - $130K/yr
Dunrobin
submitted on 21 Mar 2026
$111K - $130K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Project Manager salaries
How much does a Project Manager in New Zealand make?
The average salary for a Project Manager is $119,800 per year or $58 per hour in New Zealand, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $168,500 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in New Zealand is between $94,000 (25th percentile) and $145,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1441 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Project Manager employees in New Zealand as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Project Manager in New Zealand?
The highest salary for a Project Manager in New Zealand is $145,000 per year, $12,083 per month or $70 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Project Manager in New Zealand?
The lowest salary for a Project Manager in New Zealand is $94,000 per year, $7,833 per month or $45 per hour.
What is the salary trend for Project Managers?
Highly experienced and specialized project managers can expect to see double the entry-level salary. However, project manager salaries vary widely with experience, education, geography, industry, and firm. Salaries tend to be higher in London and the South of England generally. Those working in the IT sector will earn more than those working in marketing. Some project managers might increase their earnings by taking on freelance work, or becoming a consultant as well.