The salary trajectory of a Senior Instrument 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 Senior Instrument Engineer at SGS is NZ$145,910 per year or NZ$70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$243,745 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$112,171 (25th percentile) and NZ$191,903 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by SGS Senior Instrument Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.