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Electrician salary in New Zealand

How much does an Electrician make in New Zealand?

Average base salary

$36.55

The average salary for a electrician is $36.55 per hour in New Zealand. 34 salaries reported, updated at 19 April 2026

Electrician job openings in New Zealand

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ELECTRICIAN
LK ELECTRICAL LTD
East Tamaki, Auckland
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Electrician in New Zealand

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
New Zealand Labour Hire
 
$88,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Electricians near New Zealand

  1. Christchurch
    $57.17 per hour
  2. Wellington City
    $48.85 per hour
  3. Taupo
    $44.87 per hour
  4. Dunedin
    $41.04 per hour
  5. Wiri
    $41.02 per hour

Where can an Electrician earn more?

Compare salaries for Electricians in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Electrician get paid in New Zealand?

Apprentice Electrician

Job openings
Average $52,737 per year