Wellington · NZ$155,000 – NZ$220,000 · high cost city
Savings rate in Wellington on NZ$155,000 – NZ$220,000 — are you on track?
Earning NZ$155,000 – NZ$220,000 in Wellington? Based on Stats NZ Household Economic Survey 2023, people at this income level in New Zealand typically save around 26% of gross income. Enter your actual costs below to see how you compare.
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What 26% savings means in Wellington
Using Stats NZ Household Economic Survey 2023, people earning NZ$155,000 – NZ$220,000 in New Zealand save around 26% of gross income on average. In Wellington — a high cost city — housing costs typically run 5–14% of income, which puts real pressure on savings at lower income bands.
Minimum
5%
floor — not building
Expected
9%
mid-income benchmark
Strong
20%
top tier
Source: Stats NZ Household Economic Survey 2023. Benchmarks shown for mid-income earners in New Zealand.
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