Salary of Principal Ecologist in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Principal Ecologist earn?

NZD 12,639 / Annual
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 10,417 Average salary: NZD 12,639 Maximum: NZD 20,000

Minimum
NZD 10,417 Average salary
NZD 12,639 Maximum
NZD 20,000

NZD 1,053 / Monthly
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 868 Average salary: NZD 1,053 Maximum: NZD 1,667

Minimum
NZD 868 Average salary
NZD 1,053 Maximum
NZD 1,667

NZD 35 / Daily
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 29 Average salary: NZD 35 Maximum: NZD 56

Minimum
NZD 29 Average salary
NZD 35 Maximum
NZD 56

NZD 7 / Hourly
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 5 Average salary: NZD 7 Maximum: NZD 10

Minimum
NZD 5 Average salary
NZD 7 Maximum
NZD 10

Salary data updated: November 2026

Salary of Principal Ecologist in New Zealand

Principal - Ecologist

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 6 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Beca Full-time

Are you a recognised terrestrial ecologist with deep technical expertise and a passion for solving complex environmental...
Principal - Ecologist

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Beca Limited Full-time

Are you a recognised ecologist with deep technical expertise and a passion for solving complex environmental challenges?...
Principal Ecologist

West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand SLR Consulting New Zealand Limited Full-time

About the business and the role Do you believe you can make the world a better place? SLR's purpose is Making...

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FAQ - Principal Ecologist

The average salary for Principal Ecologist is AUD12,639 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 9 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Principal Ecologist in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Principal Ecologist per year in New Zealand is AUD10,417

The highest salary for Principal Ecologist per year in New Zealand is AUD20,000

Data updated: November 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in New Zealand. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 9 job postings with salary.