WM employees working as Project Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Project Engineer professionals at WM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$50,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Engineer at WM is NZ$107,218 per year or NZ$52 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$169,846 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$84,687 (25th percentile) and NZ$136,968 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by WM Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.