Jacinda Ardern salary and net worth
Jessica Burns
Updated on January 14, 2026
Ardern was born in Hamilton, New Zealand on July 26, 1980. Her father, Ross Ardern, was a police officer, and her mother, Laurell Ardern (née Bottomley), worked as a school catering assistant in Morrinsville and Murupara.
Ardern grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church or Mormon Church), where her uncle Ian S. Ardern is a general authority. She attended Morrinsville College and served on the school’s board of trustees as the student representative. She got her first job while still in school, working at a local fish and chip shop.
She joined the Labour Party when she was 17 years old. Her aunt, Marie Ardern, a long-time Labour Party member, recruited the adolescent Ardern to assist her in campaigning for New Plymouth MP Harry Duynhoven during his re-election campaign in the 1999 general election.
How much does Jacinda Ardern make per year?
Ardern’s annual salary is $471,049 in New Zealand dollars.
What is Jacinda Ardern’s net worth?
She has an estimated net worth of $25 million.
