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Police Officer

Based on 1 submission across Aotearoa — Full-time Permanent roles only

Police officers in New Zealand play a vital role in maintaining public safety by preventing crime, responding to emergencies, and upholding the law. They work closely with diverse local communities to resolve conflicts, investigate offenses, and support victims of crime. Through proactive engagement and rapid response, they ensure a secure and reassuring environment for all New Zealanders.

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$85,371
Whangārei 1 year experience

Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions

Minimum Wage
Income Tax$7,62615.3% of gross
ACC$8721.8% of gross
KiwiSaver$1,7443.5% of gross
Take home$39,57479.4% of gross
$49,816
Living Wage
Income Tax$10,87817.5% of gross
ACC$1,0881.7% of gross
KiwiSaver$2,1773.5% of gross
Take home$48,04977.3% of gross
$62,192
Median
Income Tax$18,05021.1% of gross
ACC$1,4941.8% of gross
KiwiSaver$2,9883.5% of gross
Take home$62,83973.6% of gross
$85,371
90th Percentile
Income Tax$18,05021.1% of gross
ACC$1,4941.8% of gross
KiwiSaver$2,9883.5% of gross
Take home$62,83973.6% of gross
$85,371
MAX
Income Tax$18,05021.1% of gross
ACC$1,4941.8% of gross
KiwiSaver$2,9883.5% of gross
Take home$62,83973.6% of gross
$85,371
Income Tax ACC KiwiSaver Take home Assumes tax code M, ACC 1.75% (cap $156,641) & KiwiSaver 3.5%.

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Junior (0-2 Yrs)
$77,481
How does this compare to NZ wage benchmarks?
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.7×
This role pays 1.7 times the minimum wage
+71%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.4×
This role pays 1.4 times the living wage
+37%
National Wage Percentile
$85,371
median salary for this role
Top 29.7%
This role's median is higher than 70.3% of all NZ wage/salary earners
843,630 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Most Common Perks

Based on 1 submissions

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  • Flexible Working Hours100%
  • KiwiSaver Match > 3%100%
  • Free Parking100%
  • Annual Performance Bonus100%
  • Remote / Hybrid WFH0%
  • Health Insurance0%

Common questions about Police Officer pay

Based on 1 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Police Officer in New Zealand?

Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Police Officer in New Zealand is $85,371 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $85,371 (10th percentile) to $85,371 (90th percentile).

How does Police Officer pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $85,371 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 Police Officer earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Junior (0-2 Yrs) $77,481.

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