How much does a Software Engineer earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Software Engineer in New Zealand ranges from NZD 90,029 to NZD 100,000 NZD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,006 job listings

Salary Guide

Software Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Based on 3,006 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$90,029 - $100,000

Median salary

$90,029 - $100,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$12K

25th percentile$15K

Median$90K

75th percentile$100K

90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $14,896 - $100,000 NZD

The median salary is $90,029

Top cities

Auckland1,388 job openings

Wellington354 job openings

Christchurch326 job openings

Workfromhome166 job openings

Waikato102 job openings

Otago77 job openings

Hamilton66 job openings

Bay Of Plenty53 job openings

Queenstown31 job openings

Dunedin21 job openings

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Software Engineer

3,006 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 90,029 - NZD 100,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 95,015 per year, based on 3,006 active job listings.

The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Workfromhome, Waikato. Auckland leads with 1,388 job openings.

Explore 3,006 Software Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.