The salary trajectory of a Software Test Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Test Engineer at Planit is NZ$118,268 per year or NZ$57 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$197,049 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$90,965 (25th percentile) and NZ$155,257 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 42 salaries submitted by Planit Software Test Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.