Startup Salaries in New Zealand
Startup roles in New Zealand typically pay NZD 120k to 172k a year, with a median of NZD 167k.
Who is hiring in New Zealand
Open roles by startup. Select a startup to see its jobs.
- 57open roles
- 18startups hiring
- 16%remote
Pay and the market
Industries
Healthcare (16), marketing and sales (10) and developer tools (9) startups have most of the openings.
Based on 10 job postings in NZD that state a salary, out of 57 open roles in New Zealand.
Salary by industry
What roles pay by industry, in NZD, from postings that state a salary. The count beside each name is how many postings the figures come from.
Salary by experience level
What roles pay by experience level, in NZD, from postings that state a salary. The count beside each name is how many postings the figures come from.
Seniority classification changed on 13 September 2026: Manager in a job title no longer sets the experience level. Earlier reports retain the previous classification, so comparisons across this date can reflect the correction.
Questions people ask
How much do startup roles in New Zealand pay?
Typically NZD 120k to 172k a year, with a median of NZD 167k. Startups that state a salary in the posting are the source.
Which startups are hiring the most in New Zealand?
Pinnacle Group (15 open roles), Tracksuit Limited (9) and Released Software (7).