Median hourly wages in New Zealand
By age group and sex, year ended June 2026, NZD per hour
| Measure | Age group | NZD per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly earnings for male | 65+ | 37.5 |
| Median hourly earnings for male | 55-59 | 40.4 |
| Median hourly earnings for female | 45-49 | 39.42 |
| Median hourly earnings for male | 50-54 | 43.15 |
| Median hourly earnings for male | 40-44 | 43.15 |
| Median hourly earnings for male | 15-19 | 25 |
| Median hourly earnings for male | 20-24 | 28 |
| Median hourly earnings for female | 15-19 | 25 |
| Median hourly earnings for male | 60-64 | 41.55 |
| Median hourly earnings for female | 35-39 | 38.62 |
| Median hourly earnings for male | 35-39 | 40 |
| Median hourly earnings for male | 45-49 | 43.47 |
| Median hourly earnings for female | 60-64 | 35.63 |
| Median hourly earnings for male | 25-29 | 33.87 |
| Median hourly earnings for female | 25-29 | 33.56 |
| Median hourly earnings for female | 65+ | 33.61 |
| Median hourly earnings for female | 30-34 | 36.44 |
| Median hourly earnings for female | 55-59 | 37.64 |
| Median hourly earnings for female | 50-54 | 38.36 |
| Median hourly earnings for female | 20-24 | 27.81 |
| Median hourly earnings for female | 40-44 | 40.13 |
| Median hourly earnings for male | 30-34 | 37.4 |
Definitions
Gender pay gap: difference calculated as the income of males minus the income of females, divided by the income of males. This only includes wages and salaries.
Median hourly earnings (wages): The middle point of the distribution of hourly earnings. For example, if 99 people receive wage and salary earnings, the median hourly earnings are the hourly earnings of the 50th person - when people are ranked by hourly earnings.
Data calculation/treatment
The data refers to the hourly and weekly income of individuals who are employed and are receiving income from wages and salaries.
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Dataset name
Household Labour Force Survey: Gender pay gap by age groups (based on median hourly earnings) Year ended June 2026
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File as imported: Household Labour Force Survey: Gender pay gap by age groups (based on median hourly earnings) Year ended June 2026
From the dataset Household Labour Force Survey: Gender pay gap by age groups (based on median hourly earnings) Year ended June 2026, this data was extracted:
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- Column: 11
- Provided: 1,044 data points
This data forms the table Employment - Gender pay gap by age group Year ended June 1998–2026.
Dataset originally released on:
August 05, 2026
About this dataset
The income information is collected as part of the Household Labour Force Survey each year during the June quarter. This information only covers income from wages and salaries, self-employment, and government transfers.
This dataset in particular refers to the hourly and weekly income of individuals who are employed and are receiving income from wages and salaries, or self-employment.
Method of collection/Data provider
The period of surveying/interviewing for the June quarter is the 13 weeks between April and June (inclusive). Income information obtained relates to the respondent's most-recent pay period, except for questions on annual income, and self-employment income which cover the 12 months before the interview.