How much does Data Engineer make?

The average salary for Data Engineer is NZ$105,000 per year or NZ$50 per hour, with top earners making up to NZ$145,600 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from NZ$82,250 (25th percentile) to NZ$130,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 230 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for Data Engineer?

The highest salary for Data Engineer is NZ$130,000 per year, NZ$10,833 per month or NZ$63 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Data Engineer?

The lowest salary for Data Engineer is NZ$82,250 per year, NZ$6,854 per month or NZ$40 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Data Engineers?

Data engineering salaries are high, reflecting the demand for their skillset and the barriers to entry. A bachelor’s in engineering, mathematics or computer science is required, although many firms strongly prefer candidates with internship experience, as well as a masters degree or PhD in a relevant field. Once hired, data engineers typically work full-time and are paid a salary with full benefits. Successful data engineers can transition into a project manager role.

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Data Engineer Salaries

Data Engineer Salaries in New Zealand

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NZ$80K - NZ$120K/yr

NZ$100K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

NZ$5K/yrAverage

NZ$2K - NZ$10K/yrRange

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Last updated Mar 31, 2024230 Salaries submitted

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NZ$80K–NZ$120K/yr

Senior Data Engineer

NZ$115K–NZ$147K/yr

Lead Data Engineer

NZ$135K–NZ$174K/yr

Popular companies for Data Engineers in New Zealand

Spark New Zealand3.4★

NZ$70K - NZ$123K/yr Total pay

NZ$90K Median

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Bank of New Zealand3.9★

NZ$101K - NZ$120K/yr Total pay

NZ$110K Median

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Westpac New Zealand3.5★

NZ$111K - NZ$151K/yr Total pay

NZ$131K Median

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The Warehouse Group3.0★

NZ$78K - NZ$131K/yr Total pay

NZ$102K Median

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Air New Zealand3.8★

NZ$83K - NZ$98K/yr Total pay

NZ$91K Median

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