Average salary
$91,440 - $100,644
Median salary
$91,440 - $100,644
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$9K
25th percentile$12K
Median$91K
75th percentile$101K
90th percentile$116K
50% of professionals earn between $11,603 - $100,644 NZD
The median salary is $91,440
Top cities
Auckland626 job openings
Wellington278 job openings
Christchurch143 job openings
Hamilton30 job openings
Wellington Central20 job openings
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The average salary for a Data Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 91,440 - NZD 100,644 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 96,042 per year, based on 1,387 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 626 job openings.
Explore 1,387 Data Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.