Average salary
$70,417 - $120,000
Median salary
$70,417 - $120,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$9K
25th percentile$11K
Median$70K
75th percentile$120K
90th percentile$138K
50% of professionals earn between $10,833 - $120,000 NZD
The median salary is $70,417
Top cities
Auckland154 job openings
Christchurch70 job openings
Wellington46 job openings
Queenstown31 job openings
The average salary for a Project Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 70,417 - NZD 120,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 95,209 per year, based on 755 active job listings.
The cities with the most Project Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 154 job openings.
Explore 755 Project Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.