Chemist Salary in New Zealand 2026 — Real Data + Comparison
What Chemists earn in New Zealand — honest annual ranges in NZD and USD across entry, mid, and senior levels. Same data, around the globe, for every role and every country we cover.
Updated 2026 · Demand: Very High ↑ · 5-yr trend: +22%· Based on government & industry data
Annual salary range
Low
NZ$95,700
≈ $58,000 USD
Mid
NZ$135,300
≈ $82,000 USD
High
NZ$188,100
≈ $114,000 USD
| Level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | NZ$74,646 | NZ$105,534 | NZ$146,718 |
| Mid Level | NZ$95,700 | NZ$135,300 | NZ$188,100 |
| Senior | NZ$129,195 | NZ$182,655 | NZ$253,935 |
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