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

Base pay

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 Jul 8, 2024230 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Data Engineer

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

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Scion3.5★

NZ$77K - NZ$83K/yr Total pay

NZ$80K Median

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Westpac3.7★

NZ$125K - NZ$142K/yr Total pay

NZ$125K Median

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Fonterra4.0★

NZ$100K - NZ$143K/yr Total pay

NZ$122K Median

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KPMG3.6★

NZ$56K - NZ$100K/yr Total pay

NZ$78K Median

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Insurance Australia Group3.7★

NZ$100K - NZ$120K/yr Total pay

NZ$110K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Data Engineer

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Data Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$82K - NZ$96K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Feb 13, 2025

NZ$82K - NZ$96K/yr

Data Engineer

4-6 years

NZ$121K - NZ$142K/yr

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on Feb 2, 2025

NZ$121K - NZ$142K/yr

Data Engineer

7-9 years

NZ$157K/yr

(NZ$157K • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Dec 30, 2024

NZ$157K/yr

NZ$157K • NZ$0

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Data Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$73K/yr

(NZ$73K • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Dec 27, 2024

NZ$73K/yr

NZ$73K • NZ$0

Data Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$58K/yr

(NZ$58K • NZ$0)

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on Dec 16, 2024

NZ$58K/yr

NZ$58K • NZ$0

Data Engineer

4-6 years

NZ$83K - NZ$97K/yr

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on Dec 12, 2024

NZ$83K - NZ$97K/yr

Data Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$61K - NZ$71K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Dec 9, 2024

NZ$61K - NZ$71K/yr

Data Engineer

4-6 years

NZ$121K/yr

(NZ$121K • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Nov 29, 2024

NZ$121K/yr

NZ$121K • NZ$0

Data Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$121K - NZ$140K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Nov 28, 2024

NZ$121K - NZ$140K/yr

Data Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$66K/yr

(NZ$66K • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Nov 27, 2024

NZ$66K/yr

NZ$66K • NZ$0

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