Average salary
$97,270 - $101,287
Median salary
$97,270 - $101,287
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$52K
25th percentile$65K
Median$97K
75th percentile$101K
90th percentile$116K
50% of professionals earn between $65,000 - $101,287 NZD
The median salary is $97,270
Top cities
Auckland420 job openings
Wellington144 job openings
Christchurch65 job openings
Hamilton22 job openings
Wellington Central21 job openings
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The average salary for a Data Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 97,270 - NZD 101,287 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 99,279 per year, based on 900 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Wellington Central. Auckland leads with 420 job openings.
Explore 900 Data Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.