Average salary in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand (2026)

Average hourly pay in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

The median posting in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand pays $32.64 an hour: $67,900 a year over 2,080 hours (40 hours a week for 52 weeks). The middle half pays $30.00–$49.23 an hour.

Average monthly salary in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

The median posting in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand pays $5,658 a month ($67,900 a year ÷ 12), and the middle half $5,200–$8,533 a month. These are base pay before tax, in US dollars (USD).

Pay by role

1. Psychologist2 postings · too few to show pay
2. Field Service Technician1 posting · too few to show pay
3. Game Development / Environment Artist1 posting · too few to show pay
4. Team Leader1 posting · too few to show pay
5. Linguist/Translator1 posting · too few to show pay
6. Support Officer1 posting · too few to show pay

Companies

1. Ministry03 · $102K median · 3 postings
2. Prolific Academic · 2 postings
3. Crown Equipment Limited (NZ) · 1 posting
4. ACC New Zealand · 1 posting

Places

• Palmerston North, New Zealand · $62.4K median · 5 postings

Newest postings in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

1. PsychologistMinistry03 · Whanganui, New Zealand · $85.9K–$127K/yr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
2. Senior Support OfficerMinistry03 · Whanganui, New Zealand · $61.9K–$74K/yr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
3. PsychologistMinistry03 · Palmerston North, New Zealand · $85.4K–$119K/yr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
4. Team Leader - Integrated Recovery Palmerston NorthACC New Zealand · Palmerston North, New Zealand · NZ$101K–NZ$119K/yr · Posted Oct 14, 2026
5. Field Service Technician - Crown Forklifts Palmerston NorthCrown Equipment Limited (NZ) · Palmerston North, New Zealand · NZ$35.00–NZ$42.00/hr · Posted Aug 24, 2026Apply
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