The salary trajectory of a 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 Test Engineer at Planit is NZ$112,048 per year or NZ$54 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$177,338 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$88,604 (25th percentile) and NZ$143,105 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 97 salaries submitted by Planit Test Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.