How much does Test Engineer make?

The average salary for Test Engineer is NZ$84,500 per year or NZ$41 per hour, with top earners making up to NZ$120,600 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from NZ$72,308 (25th percentile) to NZ$106,250 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 207 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Test Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for Test Engineer?

The highest salary for Test Engineer is NZ$106,250 per year, NZ$8,854 per month or NZ$51 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Test Engineer?

The lowest salary for Test Engineer is NZ$72,308 per year, NZ$6,026 per month or NZ$35 per hour.

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Test Engineer Salaries

Test Engineer Salaries in New Zealand

Base pay

NZ$70K - NZ$100K/yr

NZ$81K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

NZ$4K/yrAverage

NZ$3K - NZ$6K/yrRange

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Last updated Jun 14, 2023207 Salaries submitted

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NZ$66K - NZ$86K/yr Total pay

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NZ$80K - NZ$100K/yr Total pay

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NZ$75K - NZ$120K/yr Total pay

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University of Auckland4.0★

NZ$70K - NZ$81K/yr Total pay

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NZ$60K - NZ$74K/yr Total pay

NZ$68K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Test 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

Test Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$74K - NZ$86K/yr

Hamilton, Waikato

submitted on Jun 27, 2026

NZ$74K - NZ$86K/yr

Test Engineer

4-6 years

NZ$82K/yr

(NZ$82K • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Jun 17, 2026

NZ$82K/yr

NZ$82K • NZ$0

Test Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$65K - NZ$75K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on May 20, 2026

NZ$65K - NZ$75K/yr

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Test Engineer

4-6 years

NZ$92K/yr

(NZ$92K • NZ$0)

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on May 19, 2026

NZ$92K/yr

NZ$92K • NZ$0

Test Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$57K/yr

(NZ$57K • NZ$0)

Newmarket

submitted on Mar 4, 2026

NZ$57K/yr

NZ$57K • NZ$0

Test Engineer

7-9 years

NZ$120K - NZ$140K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Feb 10, 2026

NZ$120K - NZ$140K/yr

Test Engineer

4-6 years

NZ$126K/yr

(NZ$126K • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Jan 18, 2026

NZ$126K/yr

NZ$126K • NZ$0

Test Engineer

10-14 years

NZ$93K - NZ$108K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Dec 18, 2025

NZ$93K - NZ$108K/yr

Test Engineer

4-6 years

NZ$79K/yr

(NZ$79K • NZ$0)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Dec 5, 2025

NZ$79K/yr

NZ$79K • NZ$0

Test Engineer

1-3 years

NZ$109K/yr

(NZ$89K • NZ$20K)

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Nov 16, 2025

NZ$109K/yr

NZ$89K • NZ$20K

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