50% of professionals earn between $11,396 - $15,000 NZD
The median salary is $12,500
The average salary for a Software Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 12,500 - NZD 15,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 13,750 per year, based on 2,566 active job listings.
The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland City, Workfromhome. Auckland leads with 987 job openings.
Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in New Zealand include DataAnnotation, Federato, Pearson Carter, Canonical, Rocket Lab.
Explore 2,566 Software Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.