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
Auckland284 job openings
Wellington204 job openings
Christchurch150 job openings
Tauranga71 job openings
Queenstown66 job openings
Hamilton51 job openings
Napier City40 job openings
Hastings29 job openings
Dunedin25 job openings
New Plymouth21 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 1,335 active job listings.
The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 284 job openings.
Explore 1,335 Civil Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.