How much does Machine Operator make?

The average salary for Machine Operator is NZ$25 per year or NZ$0 per hour, with top earners making up to NZ$57 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from NZ$22 (25th percentile) to NZ$41 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 100 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Machine Operator employees.

What is the highest salary for Machine Operator?

The highest salary for Machine Operator is NZ$41 per year, NZ$3 per month or NZ$0 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Machine Operator?

The lowest salary for Machine Operator is NZ$22 per year, NZ$2 per month or NZ$0 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Machine Operators?

Machine operators are paid salaries similar to that of other skilled workers including roofers, welders, cutters, tool makers, and medical equipment repairers. Machine operators who work in the manufacturing or construction sectors generally earn higher pay than those who work in commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance roles. Machine operator pay generally raises with seniority and experience. They can also increase their earnings by moving into a management-related role.

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Machine Operator Salaries

Machine Operator Salaries in New Zealand

Base pay

NZ$22 - NZ$27/hr

NZ$24/hrAverage base pay

Additional salary

NZ$1/hrAverage

NZ$0 - NZ$14/hrRange

About our data

Last updated Nov 4, 2025100 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Machine Operator

NZ$52K–NZ$71K/yr

Popular companies for Machine Operators in New Zealand

Fulton Hogan4.1★

NZ$22 - NZ$30/hr Total pay

NZ$26 Median

Machine Operator

Oji Fibre Solutions3.5★

NZ$22 - NZ$31/hr Total pay

NZ$25 Median

Machine Operator

Sealed Air Corporation3.3★

NZ$22 - NZ$29/hr Total pay

NZ$24 Median

Machine Operator

Danone4.0★

NZ$23 - NZ$29/hr Total pay

NZ$26 Median

Machine Operator

Goodman Fielder3.4★

NZ$52K - NZ$70K/yr Total pay

NZ$65K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Machine Operator

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Machine Operator

1-3 years

NZ$20/hr

(NZ$20 • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Oct 17, 2025

NZ$20/hr

NZ$20 • NZ$0

Machine Operator

1-3 years

NZ$29 - NZ$33/hr

Christchurch, Canterbury

submitted on Sep 15, 2025

NZ$29 - NZ$33/hr

Machine Operator

7-9 years

NZ$27/hr

(NZ$27 • NZ$0)

Christchurch, Canterbury

submitted on Sep 3, 2025

NZ$27/hr

NZ$27 • NZ$0

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Machine Operator

1-3 years

NZ$21/hr

(NZ$21 • NZ$0)

New Plymouth, Taranaki

submitted on Aug 14, 2025

NZ$21/hr

NZ$21 • NZ$0

Machine Operator

1-3 years

NZ$26/hr

(NZ$26 • NZ$0)

Christchurch, Canterbury

submitted on Jul 20, 2025

NZ$26/hr

NZ$26 • NZ$0

Machine Operator

1-3 years

NZ$22 - NZ$26/hr

Christchurch, Canterbury

submitted on Jun 23, 2025

NZ$22 - NZ$26/hr

Machine Operator

1-3 years

NZ$32/hr

(NZ$32 • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Jun 7, 2025

NZ$32/hr

NZ$32 • NZ$0

Machine Operator

4-6 years

NZ$30/hr

(NZ$30 • NZ$0)

Christchurch, Canterbury

submitted on Jun 1, 2025

NZ$30/hr

NZ$30 • NZ$0

Machine Operator

10-14 years

NZ$23/hr

(NZ$23 • NZ$0)

North Shore

submitted on Jun 1, 2025

NZ$23/hr

NZ$23 • NZ$0

Machine Operator

1-3 years

NZ$31/hr

(NZ$31 • NZ$0)

Wiri

submitted on Jun 1, 2025

NZ$31/hr

NZ$31 • NZ$0

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