Profession
Political Scientists
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
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New Zealand
Salary data
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🇳🇿 New Zealand2026
Foreign policy officerTahatū Career Ideas T01050
GroupAll
Median109,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%72,000 NZD - 183,000 NZD
Decile range50,000 NZD - 250,000 NZD
Bottom decile50,000 NZD
Top decile250,000 NZD
🇳🇿 New Zealand2026
Political scientistTahatū Career Ideas T00260
GroupAll
Median89,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%71,000 NZD - 118,000 NZD
Decile range52,000 NZD - 171,000 NZD
Bottom decile52,000 NZD
Top decile171,000 NZD
Sources
- Tahatū Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatū Career Ideas
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🇳🇿 New ZealandPolitical scientist