Average salary
$72,000 - $150,000
Median salary
$106,000 - $145,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$60K
25th percentile$72K
Median$140K
75th percentile$150K
90th percentile$150K
50% of professionals earn between $72,000 - $150,000 NZD
The median salary is $140,000
Top cities
Auckland221 job openings
Wellington87 job openings
Queenstown59 job openings
Christchurch39 job openings
Hamilton21 job openings
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The average salary for a Security Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 72,000 - NZD 150,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 125,500 per year, based on 572 active job listings.
The cities with the most Security Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Christchurch, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 221 job openings.
Explore 572 Security Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.