Wages in New Zealand rose 3.2 percent during 2006, according to the latest figures from Statistics New Zealand.
New Zealand Average Hourly Earnings
December 2006
| Earnings Classification |
Average Hourly Earnings |
| Private sector | $20.89 |
| Public sector | $28.09 |
| Males | $23.91 |
| Females | $20.49 |
| All NZ Employees | $22.36 |
- The average NZ male employee earns $920 per week for 38.5 hours work and an additional 1.3 hours paid overtime.
- The average NZ female employee earns $735 per week for 35.9 hours work and an additional 0.5 hours paid overtime.
New Zealand Average Hourly Earnings
December 2006
By Sector
| Employment Sector |
Average Hourly Earnings |
| Accommodation / Cafes / Restaurants | $14.42 |
| Retail | $15.36 |
| Construction | $20.13 |
| Manufacturing | $20.83 |
| Personal Services | $21.53 |
| Transport / Storage / Communication | $21.72 |
| Health and Community Services | $23.21 |
| Wholesale Trade | $23.38 |
| Cultural and Recreation Services | $23.66 |
| Forestry and Mining | $24.79 |
| Property and Business Services | $26.02 |
| Education | $27.29 |
| Government Admin. and Defence | $28.41 |
| Finance and Insurance | $31.07 |
| Electricity, Gas and Water | $31.58 |