Pay ranges for common hospitality and retail jobs in New Zealand, taken from the most common pay range for each job on Tahatū Career Navigator (tahatu.govt.nz), the government careers service. Figures are gross pay, before tax. Some roles are shown there as hourly rates.
Quick answer
On Tahatū Career Navigator, the most common pay ranges are $25–$37 an hour for chefs, $52k–$83k a year for restaurant managers and $58k–$103k a year for hotel (accommodation) managers. The adult minimum wage is $23.95 an hour, about $49,816 a year for a 40-hour week.
On Tahatū Career Navigator, the most common pay ranges are $25–$37 an hour for chefs, $52k–$83k a year for restaurant managers and $58k–$103k a year for hotel (accommodation) managers. The adult minimum wage is $23.95 an hour, about $49,816 a year for a 40-hour week.
Hospitality & Retail Salary Ranges in NZ
| Role | Salary Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chef | $25–$37 an hour | Tahatū Career Navigator, most common range; includes sous and executive chefs |
| Café / restaurant manager | $52,000–$83,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator (restaurant manager), most common range |
| Hotel manager | $58,000–$103,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator (accommodation manager), most common range |
| Retail store manager | $26–$39 an hour | Tahatū Career Navigator (retail supervisor), most common range |
| Customer service representative | $52,000–$77,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator, most common range |
The Minimum Wage
The adult minimum wage is $23.95 an hour. At 40 hours a week this is $49,816 a year before tax.