How much does Engineer make?

The average salary for Engineer is NZ$95,000 per year or NZ$46 per hour, with top earners making up to NZ$141,100 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from NZ$72,000 (25th percentile) to NZ$112,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 813 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for Engineer?

The highest salary for Engineer is NZ$112,000 per year, NZ$9,333 per month or NZ$54 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Engineer?

The lowest salary for Engineer is NZ$72,000 per year, NZ$6,000 per month or NZ$35 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Engineers?

Engineer salaries will depend on the specialisation of the engineer candidate, but most are high, reflecting the field's significant barriers to entry. A bachelors degree in engineering or a more specific degree like audio engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, or chemical engineering will help candidates find roles in their field. Once hired, engineers typically work full-time and are paid a salary with full benefits. They can increase their salary by moving into more senior and management-related roles.

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Engineer Salaries

Engineer Salaries in New Zealand

Base pay

NZ$70K - NZ$105K/yr

NZ$90K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

NZ$5K/yrAverage

NZ$2K - NZ$7K/yrRange

About our data

Last updated Sep 11, 2025813 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Engineer

NZ$70K–NZ$106K/yr

Senior Engineer

NZ$105K–NZ$135K/yr

Engineer Manager

NZ$160K–NZ$217K/yr

Popular companies for Engineers in New Zealand

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NZ$62K - NZ$76K/yr Total pay

NZ$74K Median

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NZ$91K - NZ$130K/yr Total pay

NZ$115K Median

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NZ$82K - NZ$108K/yr Total pay

NZ$91K Median

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NZ$89K - NZ$108K/yr Total pay

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NZ$68K - NZ$120K/yr Total pay

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Recent salaries shared by 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

Engineer

10-14 years

NZ$101K - NZ$119K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on May 26, 2026

NZ$101K - NZ$119K/yr

Engineer

7-9 years

NZ$64K - NZ$74K/yr

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on May 25, 2026

NZ$64K - NZ$74K/yr

Engineer

4-6 years

NZ$113K/yr

(NZ$113K • NZ$0)

North Shore

submitted on May 22, 2026

NZ$113K/yr

NZ$113K • NZ$0

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Engineer

4-6 years

NZ$77K - NZ$89K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on May 21, 2026

NZ$77K - NZ$89K/yr

Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$79K/yr

(NZ$79K • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on May 20, 2026

NZ$79K/yr

NZ$79K • NZ$0

Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$67K - NZ$78K/yr

Christchurch, Canterbury

submitted on May 20, 2026

NZ$67K - NZ$78K/yr

Engineer

4-6 years

NZ$91K/yr

(NZ$91K • NZ$0)

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on May 18, 2026

NZ$91K/yr

NZ$91K • NZ$0

Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$110K - NZ$127K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on May 11, 2026

NZ$110K - NZ$127K/yr

Engineer

10-14 years

NZ$148K/yr

(NZ$148K • NZ$0)

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

submitted on May 10, 2026

NZ$148K/yr

NZ$148K • NZ$0

Engineer

4-6 years

NZ$102K - NZ$118K/yr

Mount Maunganui

submitted on May 7, 2026

NZ$102K - NZ$118K/yr

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