Average salary
$100,000 - $105,000
Median salary
$100,000 - $105,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$48K
25th percentile$60K
Median$100K
75th percentile$105K
90th percentile$121K
50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $105,000 NZD
The median salary is $100,000
Top cities
Auckland293 job openings
Christchurch141 job openings
Wellington129 job openings
Queenstown76 job openings
Hamilton55 job openings
Tauranga37 job openings
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The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 100,000 - NZD 105,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 102,500 per year, based on 1,045 active job listings.
The cities with the most Mechanical Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 293 job openings.
Explore 1,045 Mechanical Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.