Contract Accountant (CA)

Based on 3 submissions across Aotearoa

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 3 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$142,000
90th Percentile
$144,400
How does this compare to NZ wage benchmarks?
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
2.9×
This role pays 2.9 times the minimum wage
+185%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
2.3×
This role pays 2.3 times the living wage
+128%
National Wage Percentile
$142,000
median salary for this role
Top 8.5%
This role's median is higher than 91.5% of all NZ wage/salary earners
242,710 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Contract Accountant (CA) pay

Based on 3 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Contract Accountant (CA) in New Zealand?

Across 3 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Contract Accountant (CA) in New Zealand is $142,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $120,400 (10th percentile) to $144,400 (90th percentile).

How does Contract Accountant (CA) pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $142,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Contract Accountant (CA) earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $115,000, Senior (6-9 Yrs) $145,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 3 submissions

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    • Flexible Working Hours 100%
      • Health Insurance 0%
        • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
          • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%
            • Free Parking 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Mid (3-5 Yrs)
$115,000
Senior (6-9 Yrs)
$145,000

All Submissions (3)

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$145,000
Auckland 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026
$142,000
Wellington 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026
$115,000
Christchurch / Canterbury 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$145,000 $145,000 $145,000
Wellington
$142,000 $142,000 $142,000
Christchurch / Canterbury
$115,000 $115,000 $115,000