What is the median salary for Software Engineer in New Zealand?

The average salary for a Software Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 62,808 - NZD 76,516 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 88,616 per year, based on 1,045 active job listings.

The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Otago, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 488 job openings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in New Zealand include Air New Zealand, ANZ, Atlassian, Canonical, Cognex Corporation.

Explore 1,045 Software Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.

Top cities

Auckland488 job openings

Christchurch112 job openings

Wellington89 job openings

Otago34 job openings

Queenstown32 job openings

Waikato23 job openings

Nelson15 job openings

Dunedin6 job openings

Milton6 job openings

Auckland City4 job openings

Christchurch Central4 job openings

Hamilton4 job openings

Newmarket4 job openings

Tauranga4 job openings

Te Puke4 job openings

Wellington Central4 job openings

Burnside2 job openings

Ellerslie2 job openings

Hamilton Central2 job openings

Pongakawa2 job openings

Ponsonby2 job openings

Albany2 job openings