National minimum wage
Minimum wage in New Zealand
NZ$23.50 per hour
Effective 2025-04-01 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- NZ$23.50
- Daily
- NZ$188
- Weekly
- NZ$940
- Monthly
- NZ$4,073
- Annual
- NZ$48,880
Roughly $2,450 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- NZ$23.50
- Weekly (40h)
- NZ$940
- Monthly
- NZ$4,073
- Annual
- NZ$48,880
Approximately $2,450 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in New Zealand: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in New Zealand?
- The minimum wage in New Zealand is NZ$23.50 per hour, effective 2025-04-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the New Zealand minimum wage works out to about NZ$48,880 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.