Occupational Therapist (Contract)

Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa — Contractor / Freelance roles only

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$99,000
90th Percentile
$99,800
How does this compare to NZ wage benchmarks?
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
2×
This role pays 2 times the minimum wage
+99%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.6×
This role pays 1.6 times the living wage
+59%
National Wage Percentile
$99,000
median salary for this role
Top 22.3%
This role's median is higher than 77.7% of all NZ wage/salary earners
634,570 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Occupational Therapist (Contract) pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Occupational Therapist (Contract) in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Occupational Therapist (Contract) in New Zealand is $99,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $98,200 (10th percentile) to $99,800 (90th percentile).

How does Occupational Therapist (Contract) pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $99,000 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 Occupational Therapist (Contract) earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $100,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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  • Flexible Working Hours 100%
    • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
      • 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)
$100,000

All Submissions (2)

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$100,000
Auckland 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026
$98,000
Wellington 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Wellington
$98,000 $98,000 $98,000