The salary trajectory of a Development Engineer II 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 Development Engineer II at Rocket Lab is NZ$154,106 per year or NZ$74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$225,479 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$127,551 (25th percentile) and NZ$188,748 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Rocket Lab Development Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.