Average salary
$72,000 - $150,000
Median salary
$106,000 - $145,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$60K
25th percentile$72K
Median$140K
75th percentile$150K
90th percentile$150K
50% of professionals earn between $72,000 - $150,000 NZD
The median salary is $140,000
Top cities
Auckland20 job openings
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The average salary for a Chemical Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 72,000 - NZD 150,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 125,500 per year, based on 106 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chemical Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Queenstown, Wellington, Christchurch, Nelson. Auckland leads with 20 job openings.
Explore 106 Chemical Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.