How much does a QA Engineer earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for QA Engineer in New Zealand ranges from NZD 50,000 to NZD 98,615 NZD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 663 job listings

Salary Guide

QA Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Based on 663 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$50,000 - $98,615

Median salary

$50,000 - $98,615

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$11K

25th percentile$14K

Median$50K

75th percentile$99K

90th percentile$113K

50% of professionals earn between $13,542 - $98,615 NZD

The median salary is $50,000

Top cities

Auckland340 job openings

Wellington93 job openings

Christchurch35 job openings

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QA Engineer

663 job openings

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The average salary for a QA Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 50,000 - NZD 98,615 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 74,308 per year, based on 663 active job listings.

The cities with the most QA Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Auckland City. Auckland leads with 340 job openings.

Explore 663 QA Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.