How much does a Materials Engineer earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Materials Engineer in New Zealand ranges from NZD 86,600 to NZD 124,600 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Materials Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 96,100 - NZD 115,100 per year.

Materials Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$86,600 - $124,600

Median salary

$96,100 - $115,100

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$74K

25th percentile$87K

Median$103K

75th percentile$125K

90th percentile$146K

50% of professionals earn between $86,600 - $124,600 NZD

The median salary is $102,500

NZD 91,400 - 131,600+6%

NZD 91,400 - 131,600+6%

NZD 82,000 - 145,000+7%

NZD 82,000 - 145,000+7%

NZD 83,500 - 146,000+9%

NZD 84,000 - 149,000+10%

NZD 86,000 - 149,000+11%

NZD 88,000 - 156,000+16%

NZD 92,000 - 164,000+21%

NZD 110,700 - 159,300+28%

Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer - New Zealand 2026: NZD 86,600 - NZD 124,600. NZD 105,600 (median).