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Payroll salaries in New Zealand

Advertised pay for Payroll roles (Accounting) on Seek New Zealand — aggregated from real job-ad salary ranges.

NZD $57,500 – $152,500 a year

Typical midpoint around $82,500

Based on 278 jobs advertised on Seek · data refreshed 2 Jun 2026

What do Payroll roles pay?

Across 278 jobs advertised in Accounting on Seek New Zealand, Payroll positions typically advertise between $57,500 and $152,500 NZD a year, with a typical midpoint around $82,500. Ranges are entered by the advertiser, so treat them as a negotiation guide rather than a guarantee.

Common roles

RoleTypical midSample
Payroll Officer$83k49 jobs
Payroll Specialist$83k43 jobs
Payroll Administrator$68k37 jobs
Payroll Adviser$83k14 jobs
Payroll Manager$133k18 jobs
Payroll Team Leader$98k7 jobs
Risk Consultant$98k6 jobs
Payroll and Accounts Officer$83k6 jobs

Related in Accounting

  • Financial Managers & Controllers $118k – $353k
  • Financial Accounting & Reporting $78k – $203k
  • Analysis & Reporting $78k – $203k
  • Management Accounting & Budgeting $78k – $203k
  • Accounts Officers/Clerks $58k – $103k
  • Business Services & Corporate Advisory $68k – $203k
  • Assistant Accountants $58k – $103k
  • Accounts Payable $58k – $103k

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