Salary of Principal Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Principal Engineer earn?

NZD 12,500 / Annual
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 120,000 Average salary: NZD 12,500 Maximum: NZD 15,000

Minimum
NZD 120,000 Average salary
NZD 12,500 Maximum
NZD 15,000

NZD 1,042 / Monthly
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 10,000 Average salary: NZD 1,042 Maximum: NZD 1,250

Minimum
NZD 10,000 Average salary
NZD 1,042 Maximum
NZD 1,250

NZD 35 / Daily
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 333 Average salary: NZD 35 Maximum: NZD 42

Minimum
NZD 333 Average salary
NZD 35 Maximum
NZD 42

NZD 7 / Hourly
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 62 Average salary: NZD 7 Maximum: NZD 8

Minimum
NZD 62 Average salary
NZD 7 Maximum
NZD 8

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Principal Engineer in New Zealand

Principal Engineer

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand QBE Insurance Full-time

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Principal Engineer

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Stuff Full-time

At Stuff, we're reimagining how one of New Zealand's most recognised media organisations connects with millions of Kiwis...
Principal Engineer

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand The Post Full-time

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All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner	NZD 23,042	View listings
General Manager Operations Auckland location	NZD 20,833	View listings
Manager, Technical Integration & Process Engineering	NZD 16,955	View listings
Executive Director - Commercial and Advisory	NZD 16,596	View listings
Principal Engineer	NZD 12,500	View listings
Financial Controller	NZD 12,305	View listings
Project Manager	NZD 12,269	View listings
Finance Manager	NZD 12,083	View listings
Senior Software Engineer	NZD 11,875	View listings
Product Manager	NZD 11,405	View listings

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FAQ - Principal Engineer

The average salary for Principal Engineer is AUD12,500 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Principal Engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Principal Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD120,000

The highest salary for Principal Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD15,000

Data updated: August 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: 5 job postings with salary.