Salary Guide
Salaries in Engineering in New Zealand 2026
Explore salary ranges across Engineering roles in New Zealand. Data based on 12,046 active job listings.
Top professions in Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
5 job openings
Salary range
100,000 - 130,000NZD/year
Automation Engineer
4 job openings
Salary range
130,000 - 160,000NZD/year
Civil Engineer
3 job openings
Salary range
43,889 - 62,222NZD/year
School Principal
3 job openings
Salary range
58,115 - 82,278NZD/year
Structural Engineer
3 job openings
Salary range
47,778 - 58,889NZD/year
Top cities
Auckland3,819 job openings
Wellington1,478 job openings
Christchurch1,241 job openings
Hamilton469 job openings
Queenstown385 job openings
Tauranga265 job openings
Nelson153 job openings
New Plymouth138 job openings
Dunedin134 job openings
Whangarei90 job openings
Howick87 job openings
Lower Hutt79 job openings
Workfromhome71 job openings
Mount Maunganui69 job openings
Napier69 job openings
Hastings68 job openings
Taupo64 job openings
Blenheim60 job openings
Christchurch Central58 job openings
Napier City56 job openings
Invercargill51 job openings
Waikato51 job openings
Palmerston North49 job openings
Wellington Central49 job openings
Waihi38 job openings
Whanganui35 job openings
Invercargill City32 job openings
This page shows salary data for Engineering in New Zealand for 2026. The data is based on current job listings and salary estimates from employers across the country.
Salary ranges in Engineering may vary based on experience, location, company size, and specific role.