50% of professionals earn between $10,000 - $12,500 NZD
The median salary is $12,083
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The average salary for a Software Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 12,083 - NZD 12,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 12,292 per year, based on 3,688 active job listings.
The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Wellington Central. Auckland leads with 1,777 job openings.
Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in New Zealand include ASB Bank, DataAnnotation, Arvion Services, Future Secure AI, Air New Zealand.
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