Average salary
$72,917 - $105,000
Median salary
$72,917 - $105,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$10K
25th percentile$12K
Median$73K
75th percentile$105K
90th percentile$121K
50% of professionals earn between $12,292 - $105,000 NZD
The median salary is $72,917
Top cities
Auckland359 job openings
Christchurch161 job openings
Wellington99 job openings
Hamilton77 job openings
Queenstown44 job openings
Tauranga24 job openings
Howick20 job openings
The average salary for a Design Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 72,917 - NZD 105,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 88,959 per year, based on 1,054 active job listings.
The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 359 job openings.
Explore 1,054 Design Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.