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Salary Guide

AI Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Based on 943 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$87,048 - $95,500
Median salary
$87,048 - $95,500
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$14K
25th percentile$17K
Median$87K
75th percentile$96K
90th percentile$110K

50% of professionals earn between $17,034 - $95,500 NZD

The median salary is $87,048

Top cities

Auckland395 job openings
Wellington110 job openings
Christchurch60 job openings
Queenstown53 job openings
Workfromhome23 job openings
Otago22 job openings

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AI Engineer

943 job openings

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The average salary for a AI Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 87,048 - NZD 95,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 91,274 per year, based on 943 active job listings.

The cities with the most AI Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Workfromhome. Auckland leads with 395 job openings.

Explore 943 AI Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.