how does the salary checker work?

With our salary checker, you can see the average salaries for your role based on location and learn how your salary compares with the market average. Find out your true value today. 

  • an icon of a location marker
    enter your role, location and salary details

    Enter your job and location. You can also decide to enter annual gross salary.

  • an icon of a graph
    get up to date salary results

    We use data from thousands of job postings to generate an up to date average salary. 

  • an icon of a magnifying glass
    compare your salary with the market average

    You will see how your salary compares with the average salary for the same role in your location.

what is the gross and net income?

The gross salary is the wage or salary entitlement of an employee without taking into account the statutory deductions. 

The net income is the amount paid to the employee after deducting the statutory deductions from gross income. 

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Everything you need to know about salaries, from how they vary by role and industry, to getting the one you want.

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frequently asked questions about salary

  • what is the data source for this information?

    We use Burning Glass (now known as Lightcast) as our data platform, which is a highly trusted platform for salary insights in Australia, New Zealand, UK and USA; along with Randstad market insights. Our first and foremost focus is data quality for all of our candidates. 

  • my salary doesn't look right, what do I do?

    Queries about salary and pay can be addressed to Randstad depending on your location. Get in touch with our friendly team at your local branch below. 

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  • what is the minimum wage in NZ?

    Please find information regarding the current minimum wage entitlements via the Government website here. 

  • what is the difference between wages & salaries?

    • A wage is a payment based on the time worked, and is usually payment per hour.
      • People paid wages may have penal rates in their employment agreement. Penal rates are special rates for:
        • doing certain tasks
        • working particular days or shifts
        • extra hours.
      • Penal rates are negotiated between an employee and an employer. They may be included as part of the employment agreement or negotiated as a one-off. Employees should check their employment agreement to see if they're entitled to any penal rates.
    • Salary is normally a fixed amount per year.
      • The salaried hours to be worked should be in the employment agreement. 
      • Full-time employees can divide their pay by the number of hours they work in a pay period to make sure they earn the minimum wage.
      • Part-time employees should have their pay specified per hour, day or week and these amounts must be equal to or higher than the relevant minimum specified in the Minimum Wage Order.
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  • how do I negotiate my salary?

    In work life, employees are repeatedly faced with salary negotiations, e.g., when changing jobs, at an interview or after the end of the probationary period. The reasons for asking for a higher salary can vary. Learn more about the best way to negotiate your salary here.