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Criminal & Civil Law salaries in New Zealand

Advertised pay for Criminal & Civil Law roles (Legal) on Seek New Zealand — aggregated from real job-ad salary ranges.

NZD $57,500 – $202,500 a year

Typical midpoint around $92,500

Based on 26 jobs advertised on Seek · data refreshed 2 Jun 2026

What do Criminal & Civil Law roles pay?

Across 26 jobs advertised in Legal on Seek New Zealand, Criminal & Civil Law positions typically advertise between $57,500 and $202,500 NZD a year, with a typical midpoint around $92,500. Ranges are entered by the advertiser, so treat them as a negotiation guide rather than a guarantee.

Common roles

RoleTypical midSample
Barrister$68k5 jobs
Criminal Defence Lawyer$93k5 jobs
Prosecutor$113k5 jobs

Related in Legal

  • Generalists - In-house $98k – $353k
  • Corporate & Commercial Law $98k – $253k
  • Legal Secretaries $58k – $103k
  • Generalists - Law Firm $58k – $203k
  • Property Law $78k – $203k
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution $78k – $253k
  • Industrial Relations & Employment Law $78k – $203k
  • Banking & Finance Law $103k – $253k

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