How much does a Data Engineer earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Data Engineer in New Zealand ranges from NZD 114,382 to NZD 133,441 NZD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,216 job listings

Salary Guide

Data Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Based on 2,216 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$114,382 - $133,441

Median salary

$114,382 - $133,441

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$50K

25th percentile$63K

Median$114K

75th percentile$133K

90th percentile$153K

50% of professionals earn between $62,608 - $133,441 NZD

The median salary is $114,382

Top cities

Auckland1,152 job openings

Wellington397 job openings

Christchurch194 job openings

Dunedin69 job openings

Workfromhome42 job openings

Waikato37 job openings

Queenstown32 job openings

Wellington Central25 job openings

Otago24 job openings

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NZD 92,000 - 170,000+6%

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NZD 80,000 - 136,000-13%

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NZD 74,500 - 134,000-16%

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NZD 84,700 - 121,900-17%

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NZD 109,000 - 197,000+23%

Backend Developer

NZD 109,000 - 197,000+23%

Data Engineer

2,216 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 114,382 - NZD 133,441 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 123,912 per year, based on 2,216 active job listings.

The cities with the most Data Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Workfromhome. Auckland leads with 1,152 job openings.

Explore 2,216 Data Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.