Assesses the value of residential, commercial, or rural property using market data and inspection. Prepares valuation reports for buyers, lenders, and council purposes. A trusted role under professional standards across New Zealand. The role demands sound analytical skills, up-to-date market knowledge, and the ability to defend valuations with clear reasoning. Registration with the New Zealand Institute of Valuers is a mark of standing in the field. The role involves regular travel, site inspection, and the discipline of meeting deadlines for lenders and clients. Valuers who build strong local knowledge become the specialists others refer to.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$79,250
90th Percentile
$80,650
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.6×
This role pays 1.6 times the minimum wage
+59%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.3×
This role pays 1.3 times the living wage
+27%
National Wage Percentile
$79,250
median salary for this role
Top 34.0%
This role's median is higher than 66.0% of all NZ wage/salary earners
965,640 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Property Valuer pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Property Valuer in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Property Valuer in New Zealand is $79,250 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $77,850 (10th percentile) to $80,650 (90th percentile).

How does Property Valuer pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $79,250 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 Property Valuer earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $78,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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  • Flexible Working Hours 100%
    • Annual Performance Bonus 100%
      • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
        • Health Insurance 0%
          • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
            • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Mid (3-5 Yrs)
$78,000

All Submissions (2)

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$81,000
Auckland 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026
$77,500
Wellington 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$81,000 $81,000 $81,000
Wellington
$77,500 $77,500 $77,500