Average salary
$12,084 - $12,500
Median salary
$12,084 - $12,500
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$8K
25th percentile$10K
Median$12K
75th percentile$13K
90th percentile$14K
50% of professionals earn between $10,417 - $12,500 NZD
The median salary is $12,084
Top cities
Auckland285 job openings
Wellington205 job openings
Christchurch148 job openings
Tauranga75 job openings
Queenstown69 job openings
Hamilton50 job openings
Napier City40 job openings
Hastings26 job openings
Dunedin24 job openings
New Plymouth22 job openings
Nelson20 job openings
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The average salary for a Civil Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 12,084 - NZD 12,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 12,292 per year, based on 1,341 active job listings.
The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 285 job openings.
Explore 1,341 Civil Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.