Salary Guide
Salaries in Engineering in New Zealand 2026
Explore salary ranges across Engineering roles in New Zealand. Data based on 23,023 active job listings.
Top professions in Engineering
Civil Engineer
10 job openings
Salary range
70,083 - 92,417NZD/year
Design Engineer
7 job openings
Salary range
11,072 - 12,857NZD/year
Automation Engineer
4 job openings
Salary range
48,000 - 55,250NZD/year
R&D Engineer
4 job openings
Salary range
117,500 - 145,000NZD/year
Mechanical Engineer
3 job openings
Salary range
80,000 - 100,000NZD/year
Structural Engineer
3 job openings
Salary range
57,500 - 81,389NZD/year
Top companies hiring
WSP in New Zealand9 job openings
PSC by Rocket Lab7 job openings
Rocket Lab7 job openings
Stantec7 job openings
ABB6 job openings
WSP New Zealand6 job openings
AECOM5 job openings
Top cities
Auckland7,017 job openings
Christchurch2,836 job openings
Wellington2,092 job openings
Hamilton877 job openings
Queenstown697 job openings
Tauranga661 job openings
Waikato459 job openings
Dunedin437 job openings
Workfromhome398 job openings
New Plymouth314 job openings
Hastings299 job openings
Whangarei238 job openings
Otago233 job openings
Nelson206 job openings
Bay Of Plenty130 job openings
Southland112 job openings
Palmerston North97 job openings
Napier87 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.