How much does Engineering Manager make?

The average salary for Engineering Manager is NZ$164,000 per year or NZ$79 per hour, with top earners making up to NZ$209,950 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from NZ$138,000 (25th percentile) to NZ$190,650 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 115 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Engineering Manager employees.

What is the highest salary for Engineering Manager?

The highest salary for Engineering Manager is NZ$190,650 per year, NZ$15,888 per month or NZ$92 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Engineering Manager?

The lowest salary for Engineering Manager is NZ$138,000 per year, NZ$11,500 per month or NZ$66 per hour.

Manager Engineering Salaries

Manager Engineering Salaries in New Zealand

Base pay

NZ$131K - NZ$172K/yr

NZ$153K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

NZ$11K/yrAverage

NZ$7K - NZ$19K/yrRange

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Last updated Jul 14, 2022115 Salaries submitted

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Job Title | Years of Experience

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Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Engineering Manager

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10-14 years

NZ$180K/yr

(NZ$180K • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Jun 24, 2026

NZ$180K/yr

NZ$180K • NZ$0

Engineering Manager

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4-6 years

NZ$244K/yr

(NZ$181K • NZ$63K)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Jun 23, 2026

NZ$244K/yr

NZ$181K • NZ$63K

Engineering Manager

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10-14 years

NZ$165K - NZ$192K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Apr 13, 2026

NZ$165K - NZ$192K/yr

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Engineering Manager

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1-3 years

NZ$115K/yr

(NZ$115K • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Nov 21, 2025

NZ$115K/yr

NZ$115K • NZ$0

Engineering Manager

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15+ years

NZ$166K - NZ$193K/yr

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on Oct 28, 2025

NZ$166K - NZ$193K/yr

Engineering Manager

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4-6 years

NZ$171K/yr

(NZ$157K • NZ$14K)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Sep 26, 2025

NZ$171K/yr

NZ$157K • NZ$14K

Engineering Manager

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10-14 years

NZ$168K/yr

(NZ$168K • NZ$0)

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on Sep 17, 2025

NZ$168K/yr

NZ$168K • NZ$0

Engineering Manager

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1-3 years

NZ$209K/yr

(NZ$209K • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Jul 12, 2025

NZ$209K/yr

NZ$209K • NZ$0

Engineering Manager

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15+ years

NZ$158K/yr

(NZ$158K • NZ$0)

Cambridge

submitted on May 18, 2025

NZ$158K/yr

NZ$158K • NZ$0

Engineering Manager

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7-9 years

NZ$222K - NZ$260K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on May 13, 2025

NZ$222K - NZ$260K/yr

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