Minimum wage in New Zealand 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
NZ$40,095 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in New Zealand in 2026: NZ$23.95 an hour
The minimum wage in New Zealand is NZ$23.95 an hour since April 2026. For a full-time job of 40 hours a week that is about NZ$4,151 gross a month. After income tax and social security about NZ$3,341 a month is left (NZ$40,095 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | NZ$4,151.33 |
| Net a month | NZ$3,341.24 |
| Net a year | NZ$40,095 |
| Net per paid hour | NZ$19.28 |
| Net per hour worked | NZ$21.89 |
Source: Employment New Zealand: adult minimum wage $23.95 an hour from 1 April 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in New Zealand in 2026?
NZ$23.95 an hour: about NZ$4,151 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About NZ$3,341 net a month for a single person without children (NZ$40,095 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About NZ$19.28 net per paid hour, and NZ$21.89 for each hour actually worked.
Other questions about pay in New Zealand: What is my hourly wage? · What do I take home part-time? · How much unemployment benefit would I get? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?
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