NZ Association Salary Survey Report 2026

The NZSAE Salary & Remuneration Survey provides a reliable snapshot of pay, benefits, and employment conditions across New Zealand’s association sector. Based on real data supplied by association executives and organisations, the survey offers practical benchmarking insights to support informed decision-making by CEOs, Boards, and senior leaders. The report covers: Base salary ranges by role and organisation size Employment arrangements (full-time, part-time, contract) Non-salary benefits and allowances Remuneration review practices Governance involvement in salary setting All data is aggregated and anonymised to ensure confidentiality. This survey is designed to support: Board remuneration discussions Performance and remuneration reviews Budget planning and forecasting Recruitment and retention decisions Sector-wide understanding of current pay trends The NZSAE Salary Survey is one of the few datasets focused solely on membership and association organisations in New Zealand, making it a practical and relevant tool for the sector.