Journalist Salary Calculator
Mid-Level take-home pay in New Zealand
Journalist Salary Range (Mid-Level)
Low
$XX,XXX
Median
$66,000
High
$XX,XXX
Salary data for Journalist in New Zealand
Take-Home Pay by Percentile
Mid-Level — After PAYE tax, ACC levy, and 3% KiwiSaver
| Percentile | Gross | Take-Home | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $XX,XXX | $XX,XXX | XX.XX |
| 25th percentile | $XX,XXX | $XX,XXX | XX.XX |
| Median | $66,000 | $50,897 | 22.88 |
| 75th percentile | $XX,XXX | $XX,XXX | XX.XX |
| 90th percentile | $XX,XXX | $XX,XXX | XX.XX |
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See how much you'll take home from a Journalist salary after tax, KiwiSaver, and ACC.
Tax calculations based on current NZ IRD rates. Actual amounts may vary.
Salary data from anonymous submissions. Not official government data.