How much does a AI Engineer earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for AI Engineer in New Zealand ranges from NZD 12,917 to NZD 13,125 NZD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,544 job listings

Salary Guide

AI Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Based on 1,544 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$12,917 - $13,125

Median salary

$12,917 - $13,125

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K

25th percentile$13K

Median$13K

75th percentile$13K

90th percentile$15K

50% of professionals earn between $12,708 - $13,125 NZD

The median salary is $12,917

Top cities

Auckland776 job openings

Wellington189 job openings

Workfromhome106 job openings

Christchurch102 job openings

Waikato48 job openings

Otago40 job openings

Bay Of Plenty30 job openings

Queenstown28 job openings

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AI Engineer

1,544 job openings

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The average salary for a AI Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 12,917 - NZD 13,125 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 13,021 per year, based on 1,544 active job listings.

The cities with the most AI Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Workfromhome, Christchurch, Waikato. Auckland leads with 776 job openings.

Explore 1,544 AI Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.