Based on information from Statistics New Zealand, average earnings from wages and salaries in New Zealand in 2001 and 2006 were calculated as follows:
| 2001 | 2006 | % increase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly earnings | $611 | $739 | Average annual earnings | $31,772 | $38,428 | 20.1% | Median weekly earnings | $550 | $671 | Median annual earnings | $28,600 | $34,892 | 22.0% |