Lists and markets properties, conducts open homes, and negotiates sales to achieve the best outcome for clients. Builds networks, qualifies buyers, and manages legal paperwork. A key role in New Zealand's property market. The role rewards people who are persistent, organised, and genuine in their dealings with buyers and sellers. Registration through the Real Estate Authority is required, and success comes from reputation as much as hustle. Sales is cyclical, so agents who stay disciplined through quiet periods are the ones who last. Strong local knowledge and honest advice build the referral pipeline the work depends on.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$86,500
90th Percentile
$89,300
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.7×
This role pays 1.7 times the minimum wage
+74%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.4×
This role pays 1.4 times the living wage
+39%
National Wage Percentile
$86,500
median salary for this role
Top 29.1%
This role's median is higher than 70.9% of all NZ wage/salary earners
825,120 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Real Estate Agent pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Real Estate Agent in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Real Estate Agent in New Zealand is $86,500 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $83,700 (10th percentile) to $89,300 (90th percentile).

How does Real Estate Agent pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $86,500 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 Real Estate Agent earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $72,000.

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)
$72,000

All Submissions (2)

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$90,000
Auckland 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026
$83,000
Christchurch / Canterbury 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$90,000 $90,000 $90,000
Christchurch / Canterbury
$83,000 $83,000 $83,000