New Zealand Tax Brackets — 2026

Here is an estimated breakdown of the 2026 personal income tax brackets for New Zealand, shown in NZD.

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $18,300	8.6%
$18,300 – $73,000	16.4%
$73,000 – $157,700	24.2%
$157,700 – $302,100	32%
$302,100 – $383,500	39%
Over $383,500	39%

How brackets work

A progressive bracket system only taxes the portion of income that falls inside each band at that band's rate — not your entire income at the top rate you reach. For example, if the first $18,300 of income is taxed at a lower rate, only income above that threshold is taxed at the next rate up.

Run your own numbers with the calculator above to see exactly how much falls into each bracket.

Estimated rates — always verify current-year brackets with New Zealand's tax authority before filing.