Salary of Civil Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Civil Engineer earn?

NZD 109,441 / Annual
Based on 17 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 83,000 Average salary: NZD 109,441 Maximum: NZD 10,833

Minimum
NZD 83,000 Average salary
NZD 109,441 Maximum
NZD 10,833

NZD 9,120 / Monthly
Based on 17 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 6,917 Average salary: NZD 9,120 Maximum: NZD 903

Minimum
NZD 6,917 Average salary
NZD 9,120 Maximum
NZD 903

NZD 304 / Daily
Based on 17 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 231 Average salary: NZD 304 Maximum: NZD 30

Minimum
NZD 231 Average salary
NZD 304 Maximum
NZD 30

NZD 57 / Hourly
Based on 17 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 43 Average salary: NZD 57 Maximum: NZD 6

Minimum
NZD 43 Average salary
NZD 57 Maximum
NZD 6

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Civil Engineer in New Zealand

Civil Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 1 day ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Canstaff Full-time

Are you a Civil Engineer with a desire to further your career? We are looking for a Civil Engineer, while offering...
Civil Engineer

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Hastings, New Zealand Beca Full-time

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe're looking for a Civil Engineer to join our growing team in Hastings. We are...
Civil Engineer

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Christchurch, New Zealand AllRecruits Full-time

Civil Engineer | Christchurch Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy delivering a full suite...

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Salary comparison

FAQ - Civil Engineer

The average salary for Civil Engineer is AUD109,441 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 17 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Civil Engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Civil Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD83,000

The highest salary for Civil Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD10,833

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in New Zealand. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 17 job postings with salary.