Salary of Principal Data Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Principal Data Engineer earn?

NZD 13,961 / 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 12,373 Average salary: NZD 13,961 Maximum: NZD 14,667

Minimum
NZD 12,373 Average salary
NZD 13,961 Maximum
NZD 14,667

NZD 1,163 / 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 1,031 Average salary: NZD 1,163 Maximum: NZD 1,222

Minimum
NZD 1,031 Average salary
NZD 1,163 Maximum
NZD 1,222

NZD 39 / 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 34 Average salary: NZD 39 Maximum: NZD 41

Minimum
NZD 34 Average salary
NZD 39 Maximum
NZD 41

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 6 Average salary: NZD 7 Maximum: NZD 8

Minimum
NZD 6 Average salary
NZD 7 Maximum
NZD 8

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Principal Data Engineer in New Zealand

Principal Data Engineer

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand JobSpace Full-time NZD 176,000 Contract

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Principal Data Engineer

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Full-time NZD 175,580 Contract

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Principal Data Engineer

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Full-time NZD 175,580 Contract

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FAQ - Principal Data Engineer

The average salary for Principal Data Engineer is AUD13,961 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Principal Data Engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Principal Data Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD12,373

The highest salary for Principal Data Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD14,667

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: 5 job postings with salary.