Average salary
$97,270 - $116,500
Median salary
$97,270 - $116,500
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$14K
25th percentile$17K
Median$97K
75th percentile$117K
90th percentile$134K
50% of professionals earn between $17,117 - $116,500 NZD
The median salary is $97,270
Top cities
Auckland1,176 job openings
Christchurch254 job openings
Wellington253 job openings
Hamilton93 job openings
Christchurch Central59 job openings
Queenstown57 job openings
Auckland City36 job openings
Wellington Central35 job openings
Tauranga32 job openings
Remote Nationwide29 job openings
Otago20 job openings
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The average salary for a Software Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 97,270 - NZD 116,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 106,885 per year, based on 2,640 active job listings.
The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch Central. Auckland leads with 1,176 job openings.
Explore 2,640 Software Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.